Bruce Murray Space Image Library

Venus in infrared from Akatsuki: nightside glow

Venus in infrared from Akatsuki: nightside glow
Venus in infrared from Akatsuki: nightside glow This view of Venus was acquired by Akatsuki's spacecraft's IR2 camera, which observes—among other things—the warm glow of the planet's atmosphere on its night side. JAXA / ISAS / DARTS / Damia Bouic