Wow. Parker Solar Probe Took a Picture of the Surface of Venus - Article by Nancy_A
The Parker Solar Probe’s mission is to study the Sun. But the spacecraft’s instruments have nabbed some pretty impressive data on Venus, as it uses the planet for gravity assists in its ever-shrinking solar orbit.
we reported last year how WISRP somehow captured Venus’ surface in infrared light, during flyby number three. Mission scientists said they expected WISPR to capture Venus’ thick, carbon dioxide clouds, which normally block views of the surface. But instead, the camera was able see through the clouds, revealing the dark-tinted shape of Aphrodite Terra, a highland area near Venus’ equator. The feature appears dark because of its lower temperature, about 85 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than its surroundings.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NASA Space Probe Unexpectedly Glimpses The Surface of Venus in Stunning New FirstNew images recorded by NASA's Parker Solar Probe have revealed the red-hot glow of Venus's surface radiating through its shroud of toxic clouds – a finding that could help us better understand the minerals making up this rocky and mysterious planet
Read more »
Venus Protocol Launches $1 Million Dollar Grant Program to Promote Innovation in DeFi | HackerNoon'Venus Protocol Launches $1 Million Dollar Grant Program to Promote Innovation in DeFi ' blockchain defi
Read more »
2022 Is a Venus Year; Here's What That Means for Your Sign | Well+Good2022 is a Venus year, which means there's a focus on love and relationships. Here, learn what an astrologer says your sign can expect.
Read more »
The 'morning star' Venus returns to the dawn sky this monthJoe Rao is Space.com's skywatching columnist, as well as a veteran meteorologist and eclipse chaser who also serves as an instructor and guest lecturer at New York's Hayden Planetarium. He writes about astronomy for Natural History magazine, the Farmers' Almanac and other publications. Joe is an 8-time Emmy-nominated meteorologist who served the Putnam Valley region of New York for over 21 years. You can find him on Twitter and YouTube tracking lunar and solar eclipses, meteor showers and more. To find out Joe's latest project, visit him on Twitter.
Read more »
‘Shock of pain’: Parker County boy recovers from dog attack; woman charged“He’s having to relearn how to write again,” said Cassandra Ware, the 7-year-old boy’s mother. Parker County Sheriff’s deputies charged a 49-year-old woman in connection with the dog attack.
Read more »