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ArtistThe image shows clouds in the atmosphere of Venus, not directly on its surface. Large swirling bands are visible: light gray-white cloud masses are framed by darker gray-brown areas, and folded and undulating structures are visible in the center. There is a wide light band on the right; below, the cloud bands curve in an arc around the dark central area. In the infrared range, the probe can receive information about thermal radiation and, at a suitable wavelength, about the lower layers of the atmosphere or the surface through clouds. However, it is impossible to confidently identify specific terrain areas from this image alone: the stripes and swirls depicted look like atmospheric cloud structures, and not like mountains, valleys, or craters.
A panoramic aerial view of Venus showcases swirling gray and brown cloud bands in the atmosphere. Captured in infrared, the hyperrealistic scene reveals complex atmospheric structures, dramatic light and shadows, and dynamic curved formations across another world.