Bruce Murray Space Image Library

Venus in infrared from Akatsuki: curling clouds

Venus in infrared from Akatsuki: curling clouds
Venus in infrared from Akatsuki: curling clouds This view of Venus was acquired by the Japanese Akatsuki spacecraft's IR2 camera, which observes—among other things—the "warmth" of the planet's atmosphere on its nocturnal side. JAXA / ISAS / DARTS / Damia Bouic