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Because there are these thick clouds that always surround Venus, so they need radars to see past the clouds.

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How have astronomers been able to study the face of Venus?

Since the planet is completely covered by dense clouds the only ways to study its surface has been with spacecraft: landers which pass through the clouds to land on the surface (but due to the high temperature and corrosive sulfuric acid in the air fail rapidly) and orbiters using RADAR to look through the clouds to map the surface. A few early studies of Venus were done using Earth based RADARs, but the results were not very clear due to the distance.


What is the technology used to study Venus?

Any of the visual organs of early man.Saturn has been known since man first looked up into the sky and saw bright spots of light moving across the sky.See related question for more information.


What did scientists use to find out what Venus looked like below the clouds?

Scientists used radar mapping techniques, particularly from missions like NASA's Magellan spacecraft, to peer beneath Venus's thick cloud cover. By emitting radar waves and analyzing the returned signals, they were able to create detailed topographic maps of the planet's surface. This method allowed them to study geological features, such as mountains and valleys, despite the dense atmosphere that obscured direct observation.


What satellites went to Venus in what year?

Some of the satellites that have been sent to Venus include Magellan in 1989, Venus Express in 2005, and Akatsuki in 2010. These missions were launched to study Venus' atmosphere, surface, and geology.


When did the Venus express arrive at Venus?

The ESA satellite "Venus Express" was launched on November 9, 2005 and began orbiting Venus on April 11, 2006.

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Why do scientists need to use radar to study venu's surface?

Because there are these thick clouds that always surround Venus, so they need radars to see past the clouds.


What type of scientist study the earth's forces?

Geologists study the Earths surface


How were radio waves important in the study of Venus?

"Venus is hidden by an atmosphere so thick that even without the clouds, the surface would not be visible. Radio waves can penetrate this barrier, and have allowed us to finally see the surface. Microwave emissions gave early clues about conditions on the surface, and radar maps have revealed the topography and geology of the planet..." For more information after this paragraph, go to: http://www.mentallandscape.com/v_radarmapping.htm


How have astronomers been able to study the face of Venus?

Since the planet is completely covered by dense clouds the only ways to study its surface has been with spacecraft: landers which pass through the clouds to land on the surface (but due to the high temperature and corrosive sulfuric acid in the air fail rapidly) and orbiters using RADAR to look through the clouds to map the surface. A few early studies of Venus were done using Earth based RADARs, but the results were not very clear due to the distance.


What is the technology used to study Venus?

Any of the visual organs of early man.Saturn has been known since man first looked up into the sky and saw bright spots of light moving across the sky.See related question for more information.


What did scientists use to find out what Venus looked like below the clouds?

Scientists used radar mapping techniques, particularly from missions like NASA's Magellan spacecraft, to peer beneath Venus's thick cloud cover. By emitting radar waves and analyzing the returned signals, they were able to create detailed topographic maps of the planet's surface. This method allowed them to study geological features, such as mountains and valleys, despite the dense atmosphere that obscured direct observation.


What satellites went to Venus in what year?

Some of the satellites that have been sent to Venus include Magellan in 1989, Venus Express in 2005, and Akatsuki in 2010. These missions were launched to study Venus' atmosphere, surface, and geology.


Which type of scientist uses satellites to make maps and study different parts of the earths surface?

sadads


Where where where did Venus Williams study?

in venus


Why was pioneer Venus sent to Venus?

to study venus...lol!


When did the Venus express arrive at Venus?

The ESA satellite "Venus Express" was launched on November 9, 2005 and began orbiting Venus on April 11, 2006.


What artificial satellites are orbiting Venus?

As of now, the Akatsuki spacecraft, which is a Japanese probe, is currently orbiting Venus. It is studying the atmosphere and weather patterns of Venus. Other past missions, such as the Magellan spacecraft, have also orbited Venus to study its surface features.

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