Masterful view of the Messier 96 galaxy, exceptional chromogenic print from 2015

NASA. LARGE FORMAT. The hemispheric view of Venus, revealed by more than a decade of radar observations, culminating with the Magellan mission (1990-1994), is centered on 180 degrees East longitude. The Magellan probe photographed over 98% of Venus with a resolution of around 100 meters; the effective resolution of this image is around 3 km. A mosaic of Magellan images (mostly illuminated from the west) forms the base image. Areas not covered by Magellan were filled in with images from Arecibo's ground-based radar, in a region centered approximately on 0 degrees latitude and longitude, and with a neutral tone elsewhere (mainly near the South Pole). The composite image was processed to enhance contrast and accentuate fine detail, then colored to represent altitude. Missing altitude data from Magellan's radar altimeter were supplemented by altimetry data from the Venera and Pioneer Venus probes (USA). An orthographic projection was used, simulating a distant view of one hemisphere of the planet.
Vintage chromogenic print. Numbering in the margin on the front, caption on label on the back. 40.6 x 40.6cm with margins.