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The first five planets to be discovered are, naturally, also those visible to the naked eye.
The easiest to identify is Venus, as it is very often seen low on the horizon as the brightest object in the sky (after the Sun) at around dawn, hence it's early name 'The Morning Star'. Following Venus, Jupiter and Saturn also appear as very bright objects in the twilight sky, even though they are much farther from the Earth, they are also much larger and reflect quite a lot of the Sun's rays. Mars is also best viewed in half-light before other stars and the Moon obscure it's light. It can be seen as a fairly bright rusty coloured 'star'. The most difficult to observe is Mercury because of it's apparent proximity to the Sun, but in the right conditions, and with some eye protection, it can be seen with the naked eye.
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What is the furtherest planet from the earth?
Right now Uranus. Since Pluto is now only considered a dwarf planet.
Which planet was the first to be discovered in modern times?
In "modern times" as we know them, Uranus was the first planet discovered. All the other planets known to then were visible to the naked eye from earth, and, thus, were known to ancients. It is exceptionally dim and moves very slowly in its orbit. Uranus was discovered by William Hershel, who saw it in a telescope and announced his discovery on March 13, 1781. The Neptune was discovered in 1846.
What planet is by the moon right now?
Venus is near the moon.
What planet can humans live on?
If scientists discover another planet we can live on then yes but right now scientists are still looking;)
What planet is slower?
The one that is farther from the sun... If Im not wrong. If so, I would want to now the right answer
When will Mars be able to be seen by the naked eye?
It depends on your location. Right now 30 April 2009 it is in the sky in UK but unable to see it because it is daylight
How has microscopes change the society?
Now we can see things that were too small with the naked eye.
What planet are you in right now?
Earth.
What once was now is not. Always cold never hot. Cannot see with the naked eye.?
snow
When was the planet Paellas discovered?
right now
What is the furtherest planet from the earth?
Right now Uranus. Since Pluto is now only considered a dwarf planet.
What is the naked brother band doing right now?
making the season 4
Where is my mother?
dancing naked in the moon light..... I'm totally NOT with her right now
Where is mother?
dancing naked in the moon light..... I'm totally NOT with her right now
How big is the planet Mercury right now?
The planet Mercury has a diameter of about 3,032 miles.
What is the name of this planet?
The planet we are on right now is Earth. okay but what if it was earth wouldnt that be cool
What other planet is visible to native eye?
MercuryVenusMarsSaturnJupiterI guess you mean "naked eye" (no telescope or other aid).Humans have known about the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter since prehistoric times, as all five are visible to the naked eye. Our solar system's other planets, however, remained unknown till the invention of the telescope. Astronomer William Herschel discovered Uranus in 1781. Mathematician Urbain Jean Joseph Le Verrier predicted the location of Neptune, which was then confirmed by astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle in 1846. Astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh discovered dwarf planet Pluto in 1930.Note: Now that we know where to look, it is just possible to see Uranus with the "naked eye", in good viewing conditions.
