How have scientists mapped the surface features of Venus?
A) data received from rovers on the surface
B) data received from multiple probes sent to the surface
C) observations made from the Hubble Space Telescope
D) radar imaging by the Magellan spacecraft
E) UV imaging by the Odyssey spacecraft

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Radar imaging by the Magellan spacecraft has been a primary method for mapping the surface features of Venus. The planet's thick cloud cover makes optical observation difficult, so radar allows scientists to see through the clouds and map the surface.

How Have Scientists Mapped the Surface Features of Venus