143 pgs, 1997, Cambridge University Press
ISBN 978-0521496520

Although dense clouds shroud Earth's closest neighbor from direct view, the recent Magellan mission has brought back fascinating detailed photographs to illuminate data gathered on previous voyages. Atlas of Venus presents more than 100 maps and illustrations showing the planet's dramatic beauty and dynamic volcanism. The text gives the historical background of our perception of the planet, clearly explaining why Venus has been the goal of so many missions by both Russian and American space programs.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Venus in the Solar System
2. Venus Through the Telescope
3. Venus Before the Space Age
4. Missions to Venus
5. Mapping Venus
6. The Magellan Mission
7. The Venusian Plains -- I
8. The Venusian Plains -- II
9. Impact Craters on Venus
10. The Highland Mmassifs
11. The History of Venus
12. Into the Future