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Why do astronomers call it earths sister planet?
Often Venus is called Earth's sister planet. This is because they are similar in size. However, their other properties such as atmosphere, temperature, etc are different.
What did early astronamors think of Venus before probes explored Venus?
Good question. Astronomers, believe it or not believed that venus had life since it is Earth's twin planet.
What does Greek astronomers have to say about Venus?
Well Venus is the Roman word for the Greek goddess Aphrodite. I think they would have liked it if Aphrodite was the name for a lovely planet instead of Venus.
Why can't photos be taken of Venus?
The planet Venus has been photographed by astronomers. Due to the heavy cloud cover, it appears to be a featureless orb.
What do you call people that study outer space and the solar system?
Mainly astronomers. But cosmologists and astrophysicists will also be interested in outer space.
Do volcanoes only erupt on earth?
No, Astronomers have discovered erupting volcanoes on Venus as well as Earth
What do astronomers call an eclipse's alignment?
It is a syzygy.
Why can astronomers see the surface of mars clearly not the surface of Venus?
Surface materialsbasaltic rock and altered materials
What astronomers landed on the planet Venus's?
No, and it is doubtful they ever will. The environment on Venus is extremely hot, the atmosphere is extremely thick, and has acid in it. It is very difficult to even build robots that can stand up to it for more than seconds before they quit working.
Do astronomers know what the surface of Venus is like?
Yes, astronomers have gathered data on Venus's surface using spacecraft missions and radar imaging techniques. Venus's surface is extremely hot, with temperatures reaching around 900 degrees Fahrenheit, and pressure over 90 times that of Earth's. It is covered in volcanic plains, mountains, and large impact craters.
Was Venus unknown to the ancient Greeks?
Venus is easily seen in the sky without any telescope, so it was well known to ancient astronomers in Greece and elsewhere. The Ancient Greeks knew of Venus, they called it Φωσφόρος (Phosphoros).
What do you call the people that studying the stars and moon?
Astronomers
