Venus Continents



This is a map of Venus.
Click on image for full size version (40K GIF)
Image from: NASA

The surface of Venus consists of 2 large continents. Ishtar Terra, found near the north pole of Venus and named after a Near-Eastern goddess, is about the size of the continental United States. Aphrodite Terra, the Greek name for the goddess Venus, is about the size of half the continent of Africa, and is to be found near the equator of Venus.

Continental Regions of Venus are:

Other highlands of Venus include:


The Poles of Venus

Radar Image of Northern Hemisphere (shows altitude)

North Pole Radar Map with Place Names

Radar Image of Northern Hemisphere


Venus Continents



This is a map of Venus.
Click on image for full size version (40K GIF)
Image from: NASA

The surface of Venus consists of 2 large continents. Ishtar Terra, found near the north pole of Venus and named after a Near-Eastern goddess, is about the size of the continental United States. Aphrodite Terra, the Greek name for the goddess Venus, is about the size of half the continent of Africa, and is to be found near the equator of Venus.

Continental Regions of Venus are:

Other highlands of Venus include:


The Poles of Venus

Radar Map of Northern Hemisphere (shows height)

North Pole Radar Map with Place Names

Radar Map of Northern Hemisphere


Venus Continents



This is a map of Venus.
Click on image for full size version (40K GIF)
Image from: NASA

The surface of Venus consists of 2 large continents. Ishtar Terra, found near the north pole of Venus and Aphrodite Terra, found near the equator of Venus.

Other interesting regions of Venus are:


The Poles of Venus

Radar Map of Northern Hemisphere (shows height)

North Pole Radar Map with Place Names

Radar Map of Northern Hemisphere



Last modified May 18, 2009 by Randy Russell.
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