Global Dynamics of Venus's Northern Hemisphere
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Date: 12 July 2006
Satellite: Venus Express
Depicts: Approaching Venus, seen at 365 nanometres
Copyright: ESA/MPS, Katlenburg-Lindau, Germany
The images were taken at 365 nanometres, between respectively 03:30 and 01:45 hours before reaching the pericentre. The complex atmosphere that surrounds the planet is clearly visible.
A true greyscale version of this movie is also available under "related images" on the right-hand side.
Last Update: 1 September 2019