venus (planet)

Chronicles NASA's exploration of Venus and Mercury, describing the missions and scientific discoveries made by Mariner and Pioneer.

An introduction to the planet Venus that provides information on its size, atmosphere, temperature, gravity, orbit, and other related topics.

Describes the characteristics of the planet Venus and how we discovered them.

A brief introduction to Venus, the second planet in the solar system, describing its orbit, unique characteristics, moons, and related topics.

Presents a study of Venus; and examines early observations and astronomers, where it is located in the solar system, comparisons to other planets in the solar system, and space missions to Venus.

A textbook providing facts and information on the Sun, Mercury, and Venus. Covers topics such as the atmosphere and weather; the composition of Mercury, the Sun, and Venus; craters on Mercury and Venus; the formation of the Sun and the planets; magnetic fields; and the Sun's effect on the planets.

Discusses the distinct physical characteristics of Mercury and Venus, their location in the solar system, and exploration of the planets using space probes, and includes photographs.

A description of the spacecraft Magellan that has been mapping Venus from orbit since August, 1980. Provides an explanation of the fragile electronics and the scientists who have used the spacecraft's data to present an understanding of the planet.

Presents information on the planet Venus as reported by the space probe Magellan, including its topography, motions, and atmosphere, and explains theories about its origin and evolution. Illustrated with detailed radar photographs made by Magellan.

Describes Venus's surface, surroundings, interior, and distance from the sun, as well as its discovery and missions to study the planet.