Telescopic picture taken by Tunc Tezel on December 31,1997 reveals both a crescent Moon and a crescent Venus in the skies above Bursa, Turkey.

Find a detailed description of this mission to the surface of the planet. Peruse a gallery of satellite images.

Learn about this nearby planet's atmospheric composition, topography, volcanic activity and rather warm surface temperatures.

NASA site describes the 1978 Pioneer mission to Venus. Find mission data and learn about the special assignments of its orbiter and multiprobe.

View images of the planet Venus taken using different filters. Photos are accompanied by detailed captions.

Read a description of this world's rocky terrain and ever-changing atmosphere. View links and satellite photos.

View the National Space Science Data Center's 3D images, ultraviolet weather patterns, and landscapes of this planet.

See comparisons between the Earth and this planet, or follow a link to an image and a list of statistics.

Access a basic list of atmospheric and surface details of this bright planet. Read an article describing its visible craters.

Learn about this planet's deadly atmosphere and proximity to the Sun, which make it uninhabitable for life as we know it. View images.

Learn about the planet's blue color, diverse landscapes, and volatile atmosphere. Includes satellite pictures.

Description of volcanic activity on the planet Venus highlights differences between the activity on Venus and that on Earth.

Contains a profile of the planet, plus some photographs and descriptions of surface features. Learn about Ovda Regio and Pandora Corona.

Wander a gallery of photos depicting the landscapes of this large planet.