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The surface of Venus is hidden from view by dense clouds of sulfuric acid. Radar can penetrate the clouds to map the surface.
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The planet Venus was imaged using radar because its thick atmosphere makes it difficult to observe the surface using optical telescopes. Radar can penetrate the clouds and provide detailed images of the planet's surface features. Additionally, radar can also measure the surface elevation and map the topography of Venus.
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Is Venus the only planet that is orange?
Venus is not orange. The orange/yellow image you see is a false-color radar imaged used to map the surface. Due to the thick deck of clouds, Venus actually appears off-white from space.
Which thickly clouded planet has radar mapping revealed a varied topography consisting of plains highlands and thousands of volcanic structures?
Venus
Is Venus a Dwarf Planet?
No, Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.
Is Venus' a rock planet?
Yes, venus is a rock planet
What is the 2nd planet from the sun?
If you are referring to the second planet from the sun, then the answer would be Venus.
Is Venus the only planet that is orange?
Venus is not orange. The orange/yellow image you see is a false-color radar imaged used to map the surface. Due to the thick deck of clouds, Venus actually appears off-white from space.
Which cloud shrouded planet did the Magellan spacecraft map with radar?
venus
What planet's terrain was mapped by space probes using radar?
Magellan, a JPL-led project, used synthetic aperture radar to map Venus. Martin Marietta in Denver built the spacecraft, Hughes in El Segundo built the radar.
What is a sentence using the word Venus's?
Venus is a planet in the milky way.
How far can a modern radar reach?
Terrestrial radar, using over-the-horizon techniques, around 3000~5000 km. Astronomical radar, at least as far as Venus.
Why can surface of Venus not be seen?
The surface of Venus can not be seen in optical light due to an immensely think atmosphere. However, it can be seen by radar and because of this most of the planet has been mapped.
What thickly clouded planet has radar mapping revealed a varied topography consisting of plains highlands and thousands of volcanic structures?
Venus.
Which thickly clouded planet has radar mapping revealed a varied topography consisting of plains highlands and thousands of volcanic structures?
Venus
What is the next planet after mars?
When considering distance from the sun, the planet that come after Mercury is Venus.
Is Venus a Dwarf Planet?
No, Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.
Is Venus' a rock planet?
Yes, venus is a rock planet
The planet closest to the sun to have satellite?
Venus has two artificial satellites orbiting it, radar-mapping the surface and gathering other useful information about its surface.
