A team of astronomers combining radio data from the Green Bank Telescope, West Virginia, and data from the radar transmitter at the National Science Foundation’s Arecibo Observatory, Puerto Rico, have compiled a stunning new view of Venus. Often described as Earth’s twin due to its similar proportions, capturing high quality images of the inhospitable planet has traditionally been a challenging prospect thanks to extreme atmospheric conditions. However, by combining observations from the instruments to create a more complete picture of Venus, astronomers can begin to observe how this enigmatic celestial object evolves over time.
via Gizmag
Image: B. Campbell, Smithsonian, et al., NRAO/AUI/NSF, Arecibo
