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Apr 1989

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Sky and Telescope (ISSN 0037-6604), vol. 77, April 1989, p. 360-366, 368.

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Planetary Evolution, Planetary Geology, Venus Surface, Planetary Composition, Radar Maps, Tectonics, Venus Probes, Venus, Popular, Maps, Photographs, Surface, Features, Plains, Age, Mountains, Volcanism, Tectonics, Geology, Radar Methods, Pvo Mission, Earth-Based Observations, Spacecraft Observations, Venera Missions, Terrain, Topography, Morphology, Craters, Tessera, Uplands, Formation, Hot Spots, Hypotheses, Comparisons, Composition

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The geological characteristics of Venus are discussed, based on results from the Pioneer and Venera 15 and 16 missions. The geochemical features and possible age of the Venusian plains are examined. In addition, consideration is given to the geochemical and geophysical nature of the mountainous, volcanic, and tectonic zones of Venus. Plans for the Magellan probe to Venus are reviewed.

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