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Filter Problems Hamper Venus Observations
Sunspot, NM (SPX) Feb 13, 2006
Instrument problems have kept the team at the Dunn Solar Telescope from observing the planet Venus as they had hoped."The filter on our infrared camera is leaking thermal radiation and keeping us from observing the planet," said Nancy Chanover, principal investigator from New Mexico State University.


   
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  • Peeking Behind The Veil Of Venus
    Sunspot, NM (SPX) Feb 13, 2006
    The planet Venus is best known for the thick layers of clouds that veil its surface from view by telescopes on Earth. But the veil has holes, and a New Mexico State University scientist plans on using a solar telescope to peer through them to study the weather on Venus.

    Venus Express Passive Cruise Phase Begins
    Paris, France (ESA) Jan 12, 2006
    During the reporting period Venus Express has been configured for a passive cruise phase and the only activities conducted on top of the routine ones are the DDOR tests with ESA (NNOCEB) and DSN (GDS-CAN) stations.

    Shadows Of Venus
    Huntsville AL (SPX) Nov 29, 2005
    It's often said (by astronomers) that Venus is bright enough to cast shadows. So where are they? Few people have ever seen a Venus shadow. But they're there, elusive and delicate�and, if you appreciate rare things, a thrill to witness.

    Earth-Moon Observations From Venus Express
    Paris (ESA) Nov 28, 2005
    A recent check of the VIRTIS imaging spectrometer during the Venus Express commissioning phase has allowed its first remote-sensing data to be acquired, using Earth and the Moon as a reference.


       
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