Aphrodite Terra

Aphrodite Terra
Topography of western Aphrodite Terra
Feature typeHighland
Coordinates10°S 100°E / 10°S 100°E / -10; 100
Diameter10,000 km
EponymAphrodite

Aphrodite Terra /æfroʊˈdaɪtiː ˈtɛrə/ is one of the three continental regions on the planet Venus, the others being Ishtar Terra and Lada Terra. It is named for Aphrodite, the Greek equivalent of the goddess Venus, and is found near the equator of the planet.[1][2] Aphrodite Terra is about half the size of Africa, making it the largest of the terrae.[3]

Description

Aphrodite Terra was named by the International Astronomical Union, the governing body for planetary and satellite nomenclature, after Aphrodite, the goddess of love.[4] The name was chosen because Aphrodite is the Greek equivalent of the Roman goddess Venus.[3]

Located near the equator of Venus, Aphrodite Terra has an area about half the size of Africa, and is much larger than the rougher Ishtar Terra. It is covered with deep rift valleys.[5] Like Ishtar Terra, Aphrodite Terra also has mountain ranges but they are only about half the size of the mountains on Ishtar.[citation needed]

Extending nearly two thirds around the planet,[6] Aphrodite Terra's topography appears buckled and fractured which suggests large compressive forces. There are also numerous extensive lava flows across this terrain[7] and some have an interesting bow shape to them due to atmospheric gravity waves.[8]

Aphrodite Terra has two main regions: Ovda Regio in the west and Thetis Regio in the east. Ovda Regio has ridges running in two directions, suggesting that the compressive forces are acting in several directions. Certain dark regions appear to be solidified lava flows. A series of cracks appear where lava has welled up through the surface and flooded the surrounding terrain.[7]

  • Radar image and topography of the western Aphrodite Terra
    Radar image and topography of the western Aphrodite Terra
  • Color-coded elevation map, showing the elevated "continents" in yellow: Aphrodite Terra is just below the equator to the right. Pioneer Venus Orbiter collected these data with radar.
    Color-coded elevation map, showing the elevated "continents" in yellow: Aphrodite Terra is just below the equator to the right. Pioneer Venus Orbiter collected these data with radar.
  • Visible light image of Venus with Ovda Regio plateau of Aphrodite Terra visible, in a first view of the surface of Venus from space (Parker Solar Probe, July 2020)
    Visible light image of Venus with Ovda Regio plateau of Aphrodite Terra visible, in a first view of the surface of Venus from space (Parker Solar Probe, July 2020)
  • Parker Solar Probe images showing features on the Venusian surface, such as the continental region Aphrodite Terra, the Tellus Regio plateau, and the Aino Planitia plains.
    Parker Solar Probe images showing features on the Venusian surface, such as the continental region Aphrodite Terra, the Tellus Regio plateau, and the Aino Planitia plains.

See also

References

  1. ^ Senske, D. A. (1990-07-01). "Geology of the Venus equatorial region from Pioneer Venus radar imaging". Earth, Moon, and Planets. 50 (1): 305–327. doi:10.1007/BF00142397. ISSN 1573-0794.
  2. ^ Crumpler, L. S. (1990-07-01). "Eastern Aphrodite Terra on Venus: Characteristics, structure, and mode of origin". Earth, Moon, and Planets. 50 (1): 343–388. doi:10.1007/BF00142399. ISSN 1573-0794.
  3. ^ a b Russell, Randy (2009). "Venus Continents". Windows to the Universe. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
  4. ^ "The Magellan Venus Explorer's Guide". www2.jpl.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
  5. ^ Russell, Randy (2009). "Aphrodite Terra". Windows to the Universe. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
  6. ^ "Theories About Aphrodite Terra Tested". NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). February 21, 1991. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
  7. ^ a b Christiansen, Eric. "Chapter 7. Venus". explanet.info. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
  8. ^ "Appearance of the large bow-shaped feature observed by Akatsuki turned out to be a mysterious phenomenon occurring every Venusian day | Study". Venus Climate Orbiter AKATSUKI. December 23, 2017. Retrieved 2021-04-10.

Read other articles:

الخالدية (محافظة تربة)

الخالدية تقسيم إداري  البلد السعودية  معلومات أخرى منطقة زمنية ت ع م+03:00  تعديل مصدري - تعديل     لمعانٍ أخرى، طالع الخالدية (توضيح). الخالدية قرية سعودية، تتبع محافظة تربة في منطقة مكة المكرمة. الوصف تبعد القرية عن المركز 25 كم بإتجاه الجنوب الشرقي، نوع الطريق �...

 

Берберы

У этого термина существуют и другие значения, см. Бербер. Берберы Современное самоназвание бербер. ⵉⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖⵏ Численность и ареал Всего: около 33 млн. чел.  Алжир: 10 791 400[1]  Марокко: 9 229 000[2]  Франция: 1 233 000[3]  Канарские острова: 941 000[4]  Ливия: 269 100[...

 

Рубель (предмет)

У этого термина существуют и другие значения, см. Рубель. Рубель и валик. Слуцкий музей этнографии Рубе́ль[1][2] (ребрак, качулка рубчатая, валёк) — деревянная доска с вырубленными поперечными желобками для катания белья, накатки кож[3]. Предмет домашнего обих...

Sungai Sekonyer, Kumai, Kotawaringin Barat

Sungai SekonyerDesaSebuah acara di depan Kantor Desa Sungai SekonyerNegara IndonesiaProvinsiKalimantan TengahKabupatenKotawaringin BaratKecamatanKumaiKode Kemendagri62.01.01.2014 Luas... km²Jumlah penduduk... jiwaKepadatan... jiwa/km² Sungai Sekonyer adalah sebuah nama desa di wilayah Kumai, Kabupaten Kotawaringin Barat, Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah, Indonesia. Pranala luar (Indonesia) Keputusan Menteri Dalam Negeri Nomor 050-145 Tahun 2022 tentang Pemberian dan Pemutakhiran Kode, Data W...

 

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts

Fairmont Hotel & ResortsJenisAnak perusahaanIndustriPerhotelanPendahuluCanadian Pacific Hotels & Resorts Fairmont Hotels ManagementDidirikan2001; 23 tahun lalu (2001)[note 1]KantorpusatToronto, Ontario, KanadaCabang87 (2022)[1]Wilayah operasiSeluruh duniaIndukAccorSitus webwww.fairmont.com Fairmont Hotels & Resorts adalah sebuah jaringan hotel mewah asal Kanada yang mengoperasikan lebih dari 80 properti di 24 negara, yang mana sebagian besar berada di Kanada d...

 

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal

Indian tribunal This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages) This article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject. Please help improve the article by providing more context for the reader. (October 2019) (Learn how and when to remove this message) This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations t...

Tai Daeng language

Tai language of Vietnam and Laos Tai DaengRed TaiTáy-Môc-ChâuꪼꪕꪵꪒꪉTay lɛɛŋTai Daeng written in Tai Viet scriptRegionNorthwestern VietnamNortheastern LaosEthnicityTai DaengNative speakers(105,000 cited 1999–2007)[1]Language familyKra–Dai TaiSouthwestern (Thai)Chiang SaenTai DaengWriting systemTai VietLanguage codesISO 639-3tyrGlottologtaid1249ELPTai DaengDistribution of the Southwestern Tai languages. Tai Daeng, Táy-Môc-Châu or Red Tai is the language of the Tai ...

 

大字 (数字)

この項目には、一部のコンピュータや閲覧ソフトで表示できない文字が含まれています（詳細）。 数字の大字（だいじ）は、漢数字の一種。通常用いる単純な字形の漢数字（小字）の代わりに同じ音の別の漢字を用いるものである。 概要 壱万円日本銀行券（「壱」が大字） 弐千円日本銀行券（「弐」が大字） 漢数字には「一」「二」「三」と続く小字と、「壱」「�...

 

Gustavo Gutiérrez

Peruvian philosopher, theologian, and priest For other people named Gustavo Gutiérrez, see Gustavo Gutiérrez (disambiguation). In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Gutiérrez and the second or maternal family name is Merino. You can help expand this article with text translated from the corresponding article in Spanish. (November 2019) Click [show] for important translation instructions. View a machine-translated version of the Spanish article. Machine transla...

森川智之

森川智之配音演员本名同上原文名森川 智之（もりかわ としゆき）罗马拼音Morikawa Toshiyuki昵称モリモリ[1]、帝王[1]国籍 日本出生 (1967-01-26) 1967年1月26日（57歲） 日本東京都品川區[1]（神奈川縣川崎市[2]、橫濱市[3]成長）职业配音員、旁白、歌手、藝人音乐类型J-POP出道作品外國人取向的日語教材代表作品但丁（Devil May Cry）D-boy（宇宙騎...

 

الجمهورية الكرواتية في البوسنة والهرسك

الجمهورية الكرواتية في البوسنة والهرسك Hrvatska Republika Herceg-Bosna كيان غير معترف به من البوسنة والهرسك 1991 – 1996 الجمهورية الكرواتية في البوسنة والهرسكعلم الجمهورية الكرواتية في البوسنة والهرسكشعار موقع الجمهورية الكرواتية في البوسنة والهرسك (بالأحمر) داخل البوسنة والهرسك (�...

 

Bandera de Siria

Este artículo o sección necesita referencias que aparezcan en una publicación acreditada. Busca fuentes: «Bandera de Siria» – noticias · libros · académico · imágenesEste aviso fue puesto el 29 de diciembre de 2016. Bandera de Siria Datos generalesUso Proporción 2:3Adopción 30 de marzo de 1980 (44 años)Colores      Rojo     Blanco     Negro     VerdeDise�...

Vagos

For the motorcycle club, see Vagos Motorcycle Club. Municipality in Centro, PortugalVagosMunicipalityChapel of Nossa Senhora de Vagos FlagCoat of armsCoordinates: 40°33′N 8°40′W / 40.550°N 8.667°W / 40.550; -8.667Country PortugalRegionCentroIntermunic. comm.Região de AveiroDistrictAveiroParishes8Government • PresidentSilvério Regalado (PSD)Area • Total164.92 km2 (63.68 sq mi)Population (2011) • Tota...

 

John Leerdam

John Leerdam John Arnold Walther Julius Leerdam (lahir 23 Juli 1961 di Willemstad) adalah seorang politikus Belanda. Sebagai anggota Partai Baruh (PvdA), dia adalah anggota Dewan Perwakilan dari 2003 sampai 2010 dan dari Februari sampai April 2012. Referensi J.A.W.J. (John) Leerdam MFA, Parlement.com lbs Anggota Tweede Kamer (2010–2012)Periode 17 Juni 2010 hingga 20 September 2012Partai Rakyat untuk Kebebasan dan Demokrasi(VVD – 31) Blok Aptroot Van Ark Azmani Van Beek Berckmoes-Duindam D...

 

Marriage certificate

Official statement that two people have been married This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: Marriage certificate – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (September 2008) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Family law Family Marriage and other unions and status Types of marriages Cohabi...

عبد الحميد الثاني

عبد الحميد الثاني (بالتركية العثمانية: عبد الحميد ثانی)‏  Tughra of Abdülhamid II.JPG الحكم عهد أفول الدولة العثمانية اللقب أمير المؤمنين وخليفة المسلمين، خادم الحرمين الشريفين. لقب2 السلطان المظلوم، الغازي، الخاقان الكبير، خادم المسلمين،[1] السلطان الأحمر (كما يلقبه أعدائه) ا...

 

Румянцев, Иван Иванович

В Википедии есть статьи о других людях с такой фамилией, см. Румянцев; Румянцев, Иван. Иван Иванович Румянцев Первый секретарь Московского горкома ВКП (б) 25 января 1950 года — июль 1952 года Предшественник Никита Сергеевич Хрущёв Преемник Иван Васильевич Капитонов Рождени�...

 

Front untuk Kemenangan

Front untuk Kemenangan Frente para la VictoriaKetua umumCristina FernándezDibentuk01 Maret 2003 (2003-03-01)Dibubarkan20 Juni 2017 (2017-06-20)Diteruskan olehPersatuan WarganegaraKantor pusatRiobamba 460 2º A, Buenos AiresSayap pemudaLa CámporaKeanggotaan (2012)153,000IdeologiKirchnerismePosisi politikKiri tengah[1][2]Warna  Biru terang Kursi dalam Dewan Deputi2 / 257Kursi dalam Senat2 / 72Situs webwww.frenteparalavictoria.org Front untuk Kemenangan...

Serak sulawesi

Serak sulawesi Status konservasi Risiko Rendah  (IUCN 3.1)[1] Klasifikasi ilmiah Kerajaan: Animalia Filum: Chordata Kelas: Aves Ordo: Strigiformes Famili: Tytonidae Genus: Tyto Spesies: T. rosenbergii Nama binomial Tyto rosenbergii(Schlegel, 1866) Serak Sulawesi (Tyto rosenbergii) adalah spesies burung hantu dalam famili Tytonidae. Burung ini endemik di Pulau Sulawesi, Sangihe, dan Kepulauan Banggai.[2] Referensi ^ BirdLife International (2012). Tyto rosenbergii. IU...

 

José Pereira de Lacerda

Questa voce sull'argomento cardinali portoghesi è solo un abbozzo. Contribuisci a migliorarla secondo le convenzioni di Wikipedia. José Pereira de Lacerdacardinale di Santa Romana ChiesaRitratto del cardinale de Lacerda  Incarichi ricoperti Vescovo di Faro (1716-1738) Cardinale presbitero di Santa Susanna (1721-1738)  Nato7 giugno 1662 a Moura Ordinato presbitero20 maggio 1690 Nominato vescovo8 giugno 1716 da papa Clemente XI Consacrato vescovo30 agosto 1716 dal cardinale Nu...