This radar map of the area around the South Pole of Venus is color-coded to show surface elevations. The South Pole is just to the left of the center of the image. This map was created using radar data from the Magellan spacecraft. Some areas near the pole were not imaged by Magellan, and are displayed blurred on the map.
Image courtesy of NASA/JPL/USGS.

This picture shows the area around the South Pole of Venus. It was made using radar. Different colors show the height of the land. The South Pole is just to the left of the center of the picture. This picture was made using radar data from the Magellan spacecraft.
Image courtesy of NASA/JPL/USGS.

This picture shows the area around the South Pole of Venus. It was made using radar. Different colors show the height of the land. The South Pole is just to the left of the center of the picture. This picture was made using radar data from the Magellan spacecraft.
Image courtesy of NASA/JPL/USGS.

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