Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Using an imaging radar technique, the Magellan spacecraft was able to lift the veil from the Face of Venus and produce this spectacular high resolution image of the planet's surface. Gaps were filled in by the Earth-based Arecibo Radio Telescope . The large highland regions are analogous to continents on Earth. Scientists are particularly interested in exploring the geology of Venus because of its similarity to Earth .
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