The Venusian surface is obscured from sight by an atmosphere filled with thick opaque clouds, making optical observations of the planet's landscape from Earth or orbit impossible. However, two recent flybys by NASA's Parker Solar Probe has revealed the first visible light images of the surface of Venus. Utilizing the probe's Wide-Field Imager (WISPR) researchers have been able to capture Venus' entire night side in wavelengths of the visible spectrum. The result is set of images and video which show the planet's distinctive surface geology, including continental regions, plains, and plateaus. Scientists hope the new images will help them understand the evolution of Venus and why it became inhospitable to life.