NASA
Nasa: Surface Maps of the Solar System
Solar system surface map database. Includes maps of all solid planets and many moons. Maps of gas planets are either based on images taken by Voyager, or are fictitious maps including general storm systems.
NASA
Nasa: Welcome to the Planets Magellan
An overview of the Magellan Mission from the assembly of the spacecraft to its radar mapping of Venus. Includes photographs and descriptions of the different phases of the mission. Streaming audio of the descriptions are also available.
NASA
Nasa: Welcome to the Planets Mariner 10
This web page contains images and information on the Mariner 10 space mission. The information is available in audio format.
NASA
Nasa: Welcome to the Planets Venus
NASA offers a photo gallery of Venus images. Each image includes a detailed caption describing what the image is of, and this caption is also available in streaming audio.
NASA
Nasa: The Galileo Mission
This site from NASA has information on the Galileo space mission, which launched in October 1989. In spite of technical problems, Galileo transmitted enormous amounts of new data, especially about Jupiter and its satellites and rings,...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: All About Space: Venus
All About Space profiles the planet Venus with information about its size, mass, atmosphere, length of day, and the like. Features include interactive activities and learning exercises.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Venus
Learn fun facts and details about the atmosphere, geography, composition, and discovery of Venus, the second closest planet to the sun.
Quia
Quia: Brushing Your Teeth
This site gives you opportunities to practice putting the planets in the correct order from the sun. Press "Click here to begin" to get started.
Other
Uppsala Astronomical Observatory: Planetary Imaging
Images of Mercury, Venus, the Moon, Mars, and Jupiter by the Swedish Vacuum Solar Telescope.
Curated OER
Exploratorium: Your Weight on Other Worlds
Want to lose weight in a hurry? Just step on a scale on almost any other planet! This page allows you to enter your weight on Earth and it will calculate your weight on all of the other planets, some moons and even some stars. Requires a...
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Venus / Aphrodite
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Venus / Aphrodite."