Branley, Franklyn Mansfield, 1915-

Venus : Magellan explores our twin planet / by Franklyn M. Branley. - 1st ed. - New York : HarperCollins, c1994. - 56 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. - A Voyage into space book .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 49-50) and index.

Magellan reaches Venus -- The motions of Venus : phases, days, and years -- The evolution of Venus -- The surface and structure of Venus -- Magnetism -- Temperature and weather.

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Describes the topography and motions of the planet Venus, explains theories about its origin and evolution, and presents recent discoveries made by the Magellan spacecraft.

3-6 4.5

0060203846

92032990 /AC


Magellan (Spacecraft)


Venus (Planet)

QB621 / .B7 1994

523.4/2