Observations and explorations of Venus

Planets and Dwarf Planets

Observations and explorations of Venus include observations made in antiquity, later telescopic study, and visits by spacecraft. Spacecraft have conducted flybys, entered orbit, and landed on Venus. Balloon probes have also floated in its atmosphere. Venus is relatively close to Earth, which aids its study, although its surface is obscured by an atmosphere that is opaque to visible light.

First observed: In antiquity
Spacecraft activities: Flybys, orbits, landings, and balloon probes
Surface visibility: Obscured by an atmosphere opaque to visible light

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Article: Observations and explorations of Venus (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q2707053
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O’Rourke, J.G., Wilson, C.F., Borrelli, M.E. et al., https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11214-023-00956-0/figures/3
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