G_283.mp4 Apr 2026

Observations from the Akatsuki spacecraft showing brightness modulations at 283, 365, and 2020 nm wavelengths.

The modulations are caused by waves superimposed on super-rotating winds. The study suggests that detecting similar non-integer modulation periods on exoplanets could indicate the presence of an atmosphere. Context for g_283.mp4 g_283.mp4

The article explores how the brightness of Venus is affected by planetary-scale waves in its atmosphere, rather than the rotation of the planet itself. Source: Nature Communications Context for g_283

The "283" in the filename likely refers to the (ultraviolet) data discussed in the paper. Videos with this naming convention in academic journals are typically Supplemental Materials that show: Time-lapse imagery of atmospheric motion. Visualizations of the super-rotating winds. Data plots showing the modulation periods over time. Visualizations of the super-rotating winds

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