A captivating ultraviolet image of Venus's thick, cloudy atmosphere, captured by the Pioneer Venus Orbiter in 1979. The image showcases the planet's dense cloud cover and highlights its contrasting features compared to Earth despite similar size and mass. The text discusses the planet's runaway greenhouse effect and the historical debate surrounding its moons.

Astronomy Picture from 07/05/1997

Ultraviolet Venus
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Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap970507.html


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