Introduction:
Venus, the second planet closest to the Sun and Earth’s closest neighbor, is known for its many wonders and harsh conditions. Venus is possibly the first planet discovered by humans and is said to have been first discovered in 17 B.C. by Babylonian astronomers. Venus is the first planet to be explored by spacecraft although many of these attempts have proven unsuccessful. Fortunately, more than twenty of the spacecraft explorations been proven successful, and through those we have gained knowledge about this wonder of the night sky.
Characteristics:
Known as “Earth’s twin”, Venus is very similar to Earth in composition, size, mass, and gravity. However, their temperatures are not so similar. The average temperature on Venus is a toasty 460 degrees Celsius (864 degrees Fahrenheit), as opposed to the cool 14 degrees Celsius (58.3 degrees Fahrenheit) Earth experiences. Needless to say, it would not be an ideal vacation spot. Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system, thanks to the runaway greenhouse effect. The atmosphere of Venus is also majorly different from Earth. It is composed of 97% carbon dioxide and 3% sulfuric acid, with an atmospheric pressure that is ninety-two times that of Earth. This pressure would be the same as being in the lowest depths of the ocean on Earth. However, like Earth, Venus is one of the four terrestrial planets, meaning it has a rocky surface, and a surface area of 177.7 million square miles. The gravity, which is 8.87 meters per second is very similar to Earth. Its mass is also very similar, 4.867E24 kilograms, and a density of 5.20 grams per centimeter.
Unlike most of the planets in the solar system, Venus has no rings, nor does it have any moons. “Named for the Roman goddes...
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The author of the Latin poem, The Vigil of Venus, remains a mystery, along with the date it was penned. Many have speculated who might have written this piece of poetry, but no one can be certain. It is assumed that it was written in early spring on the eve of the festival of Venus, and set it what might be Sicily. The writer is focused on the natural world, and seems motivated by love, spring, and hope of the renewal of both. Some believe this particular piece is seen through the eyes of Venus, known in Greek mythology as the mother of the Roman people. Critics might argue that this poem somehow suggests the imminent fall of the Roman Empire, and while I agree with this possible explanation, I could argue
The Venus of Hohle Fels, was discovered by an archaeologist, Nicholas J. Conrad, in September 2008 in the Hohle Fels Cave near Schelklingen, Germany. The figurine was found in the cave hall, about 20m from the entrance and about 3m below the ground level. Venus of Hohle Fels was a mammoth ivory, which was broken up into fragments and still missing its left arm and its shoulders. There were other goddess discovered, such as the Goddess of Willendorf (25,000 BCE.), Venus of Dolni Vestonice (25,000 BCE.), and more, but they aren’t as old as the Venus of Hohle Fels. These figurines were mostly likely made as a talisman for men while they were out hunting away from home, or perhaps it was made to display fertility, which showed a huge breast to
On Venus, they are very interested in personal growth, spiritually and everything that can nurture life, healing and growth. Venusians are very intuitive, anticipate, offer help without being asked.
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In the following chapter, “The Greenhouse in the Sky: Venus,” Corfield discussed the second planet from the sun. Just like the pervious chapters, Corfield provided the history and discovery of this planet. He went on to explain the different attempts scientists used to retain images of Venus. It was discovered that this planet had some similarities to Earth, like the small amount of crater on its surface.
On the archeology the term of Venus is a description of a Stone Age statue of women. Many Venuses were found through Europe, France to Siberia. These sculptures had a similarity in size and shape most of them on an obese or pregnant. They were carved on all different materials. The Venus of Monruz/Neuchatel was one of the last and smallest Venus figurines to be carved during the Paleolithic Era. The Monruz pendant was discovered on July 1990,during a construction at Monruz(La coudre) along with remains of stone tools, animal bones and hearths The Venus of the Monruz is a 16 mm in height figurine. The Venus is a pendant carved out of black jet which it’s basically a hard variety of coal, but easily to carve the Venus was carved in shape
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'A discovery so unexpected could only have singular circumstances, for it was not due to an astronomer and the marvelous telescope…was not the work of an optician; it is Mr. Herschel, a [German] musician, to whom we owe the knowledge of this seventh principal planet.' (Hunt, 35)
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Venus is not as suitable as Earth for human life because Earth has vast quantites of liquid water needed for life, while Venus has a dry surface, although there may have been water at one time. The Earth remains a warm temperature due to the greenhouse effect, which traps radiation from the sun. The temperature on Earth are perfect for sustaining life, while Venus is too hot for life. Even landers that have traveled to Venus on exploration missions have failed after a few hours due to the extreme heat. The atmosphere of Venus is so dense that it would crush a human if they stood on the surface of Venus. Venus is surrounded by a layer of sulfuric acid clouds, which produce acid rain, which
Venus, what do you symbolize? Venus figurines were created during the upper Paleolithic period, ranging from 50,000 to 10,000 years ago. The famous Venus figurines are found all throughout Europe. These figurines have been carved by Stone Age sculptors many years ago. They sculpted these famous figurines with numerous materials like limestone, bone, ivory, wood, or clay. There are many styles of the famous Venus: Venus of Willendorf, Venus of Tan-Tan, Venus of Engen, and countless more. Each one made with its own unique style. Although Venus figurines are different from where they originated from they all share similarities: in size, the shape of their belly is wide and diamond-like, and they generally do not have feet, arms or facial detail. Many scholars don’t know that she stands for, but there are various theories for what they may stand for.
The Birth of Venus is a beautiful Renaissance canvas masterpiece created by Sandro Botticello. The picture illustrates the birth of Venus in a very mystical way. Venus has emerged from sea on a shell which is being driven to shore by flying wind-gods. She is surrounded by beautiful roses which are painted in a truly remarkable color. As she is about to step to land, one of the Hours hands her a purple cloak. The back drop includes the sea and a forest. The overall effect of this painting are almost overwhelming, color and beauty meet the eye in every angle.
The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli depicts a moment from Venus birth when she stepping, almost floating, off the seashell that was blown ashore by Zephyors along with Chloris. Horae awaits Venus arrival to shore with a large red cloak to cover her naked body .Venus is the Roman goddess of love, sex, beauty, fertility, and prostitution. Venus is the Roman Aphrodite. Born of seafoam from a singled drop of blood in to the sea from the castration of her farther Uranus by his son Saturn.
Venus is the second planet closest to the Sun. It is the sixth largest planet in the solar system. A day in Venus lasts 243 days in earth years. One year on Venus is about 224 Earth days. Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system with an average of 840 degrees Fahrenheit.