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Venus in Ultraviolet from Akatsuki

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 3, 2023 is “Venus in Ultraviolet from Akatsuki,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: JAXA , Planet-C Project Team ; h/t : Mehmet Hakan Özsaraç). The original explanation runs about 166 words.

Planet Venus is pictured in ultraviolet light. The spherical planet appears circular in tan colors with hints of blue. Complex cloud patterns are evident. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: JAXA , Planet-C Project Team ; h/t : Mehmet Hakan Özsaraç Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why is Venus so different from Earth? To help find out, Japan launched the robotic Akatsuki spacecraft which entered orbit around Venus late in 2015 after an unplanned five-year adventure around the inner Solar System .”

— APOD editors, July 3, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 3, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: JAXA , Planet-C Project Team ; h/t : Mehmet Hakan Özsaraç
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 166 words

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