Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 3, 2005

Venus Unveiled

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 3, 2005 is “Venus Unveiled,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Magellan Project , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 110 words.

From the explanation

“The surface of Venus is perpetually covered by a veil of thick clouds and remains hidden from even the powerful telescopic eyes of earth-bound astronomers.”

— APOD editors, September 3, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 3, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Magellan Project , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 110 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 3, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-september-3-venus-unveiled

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