Surface of Venus (IMAGE) National Radio Astronomy Observatory Caption This is a projection of the radar data of Venus collected in 2012. Striking surface features -- like mountains and ridges -- are easily seen. The black diagonal band at the center represents areas too close to the Doppler 'equator' to obtain well-resolved image data. Credit Credit: B. Campbell et al., NRAO/AUI/NSF, Arecibo Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.