LIR Brightness temperature at the cloud top acquired by LIR
A brightness temperature distribution at the cloud top obtained by LIR on August 14, 2016. The highest temperature was observed in the southern polar region. Meridional bow-shaped thermal structures in various scales are identified in the middle and low latitudes. (north up) © PLANET-C Project Team
Data Descriptions
| Date/Time | 2016-08-14 02:20:53 (UTC) |
|---|---|
| Inst./Filter | LIR, 10 µm |
| Exposure time | N/A |
| Altitude |
73,645 km |
| Archives (DARTS) |
Position of spacecraft
Orbit of AKATSUKI viewed
from above the Sun's north pole
AKATSUKI
Venus
Sun
Earth
Venus