Table of Contents

1. Venus in the Solar System; 2. Venus through the telescope; 3. Before the Space Age; 4. Missions to Venus; 5. Mapping Venus; 6. The Magellan mission; 7. The Venusian plains - I; 8. The Venusian plains - II; 9. Impact craters on Venus; 10. The highland massifs; 11. The history of Venus; 12. Into the future; Appendices: Significant data for Venus; Venus missions; Phenomena of Venus, 1995–2005; Rotation periods for Venus; Names of Venusian features; Bibliography; Index.

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The essential reference source for all astronomers and planetary scientists interested in our closest neighbour, Venus.

Reviews

'Books on Venus have either been too technical or purely popular. Peter Cattermole and Patrick Moore have bridged the gap between these two extremes ... an erudite and detailed book, eminently readable and superbly illustrated.' David Hughes, New Scientist '... an enjoyable book in any respect ... a colourful reference source.' Anthony Brian, Astronomy Now 'This is a welcome book, slim and on quality paper ... The reviewer enjoyed browsing.' Irish Astronomical Journal 'The writing style is friendly and captivating ... beautifully illustrated. The book is easy to read, yet provides and in-depth view of the planet Venus.' Endeavour 'The story is well told and suits a variety of readers from amateur to professional, space enthusiasts to planetary scientist. A 'must have' for the Venus astronomer.' Astronomy and Space