A striking image of Venus, claimed to be the clearest ever, has ignited fierce discussions about its legitimacy and the role of false-color infrared processing. Captured by Japan's Akatsuki spacecraft, the image uses wavelengths invisible to the human eye, prompting questions about whether it truly represents the planet’s atmosphere or is a misinterpretation. While some hail it as a scientific marvel, skeptics label it as misleading or even fake.