venus (planet)

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.

Provides information about Venus, discussing its location in the solar system, its movements, size and structure, atmosphere, surface, and other features of the planet.

Text and color illustrations describe the atmosphere of Venus and the history of humankind's study of the planet.

An introduction to the planet Venus that provides information on its location in the solar system, size, orbit, temperature, atmosphere, surface, and moons, and discusses how it is studied by astronomers.

Describes the movements and physical features of the planet Venus and recent findings about its climate and surface.

Travels to each of the inner planets in turn and details the physical characteristics as well as the exploration efforts made in order to learn more about our closest planetary neighbors.

Uses photographs and other recent findings to describe the atmosphere and geographic features of Venus.