Stunning ultraviolet image of Venus's day side captured by the Akatsuki spacecraft. The image reveals a planet-scale V-shaped cloud pattern and a dip in sulfur dioxide abundance, offering insights into the planet's dynamic atmosphere and helping scientists understand why Venus is so different from Earth. Credit: AKATSUKI, JAXA, PLANET-C Project Team.

Astronomy Picture from 03/07/2023

Venus in Ultraviolet from Akatsuki

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap230703.html


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