The Universe in the Classroom: Exploring Venus
The Universe in the Classroom: Exploring Venus
Description:
Our celestial neighbor Venus has long been a source of fascination for astronomers, stargazers, and science fiction buffs. Later this year, two different events will bring the planet even more strongly into the public spotlight. Starting in early May, Venus will be the brilliant "morning star", rising just before the Sun does. Students who get up before sunrise will see it as a bright white light low in the east. (Near the horizon, turbulence in the air may make it seem to shimmer and even change color.) In June, two large Soviet robot spacecraft — already on their way and carrying an international load of experiments (including some designed by Americans) — will "invade" Venus by dropping a number of landers and balloon-carried probes into the planet's cloud-shrouded atmosphere.
Education Levels:
Unspecified
Subject:
Astronomy
Resource Type:
Literature
Medium:
Text/HTML
Fee Status:
Free
Beneficiary:
Students
Online provider:
Astronomical Society of the Pacific
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