Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Venus Unveiled
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 10, 2019 is “Venus Unveiled,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Venus (left): NASA , JPL , Magellan Project ; Earth (right): NASA , Apollo 17. The original explanation runs about 129 words.
From the explanation
“What does Venus look like beneath its thick clouds? These clouds keep the planet’s surface hidden from even the powerful telescopic eyes of Earth-bound astronomers.”
— APOD editors, February 10, 2019
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 10, 2019
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Venus (left): NASA , JPL , Magellan Project ; Earth (right): NASA , Apollo 17
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 129 words