Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Surface of Venus from Venera 14
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 17, 2021 is “The Surface of Venus from Venera 14,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: Soviet Planetary Exploration Program , Venera 14 ; Processing & Copyright: Donald Mitchell & Michael Carroll (used with permission)). The original explanation runs about 157 words.
From the explanation
“If you could stand on Venus — what would you see? Pictured is the view from Venera 14, a robotic Soviet lander which parachuted and air-brake d down through the thick Venusian atmosphere in March of 1982.”
— APOD editors, March 17, 2021
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 17, 2021
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Soviet Planetary Exploration Program , Venera 14 ; Processing & Copyright: Donald Mitchell & Michael Carroll (used with permission)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 157 words