Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 30, 2003

A Venus Landing

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 30, 2003 is “A Venus Landing,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Soviet Planetary Exploration Program, NSSDC. The original explanation runs about 125 words.

From the explanation

“This image is part of the first color panoramic view from Venus . A TV camera on the Soviet Venera 13 lander that parachuted to the surface on 1982 March 1 transmitted it.”

— APOD editors, November 30, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 30, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Soviet Planetary Exploration Program, NSSDC
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 125 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 30, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-november-30-a-venus-landing

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