Description: Describes the topography and motions of the planet Venus, explains theories about its origin and evolution, and presents recent discoveries made by the Magellan spacecraft.
Synopsis Describes the topography and motions of the planet Venus, explains theories about its origin and evolution, and presents recent discoveries made by the Magellan spacecraft.
Details
Publication Date:
1994-06-01
Series:
A Voyage into Space Book
Size
Height:
9.0 in
Width:
7.5 in
Thickness:
0.8 in
Weight:
13.6 oz
Publisher's Note In August 1990 the space probe Magellan went into orbit around Venus. Magellan has given us the most detailed radar pictures of the surface ever made. With clarity and insight, Franklyn M. Branley presents all the newest information. Illustrated with the most up-to-date photographs from Magellan, this is a complete introduction to our nearest planetary neighbor.