The Planet Venus

Paper Summary:

The paper outlines what science knows and does not yet know about the planet Venus and shows how while scientists know a great deal, they remain unaware of the more abstract implications of the planet's status.

Outline:
Introduction
What We Know
What We Don't Know
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"With the exception of perhaps Mars, more lore and mythology exists about the planet Venus than any of its solar system brothers and sisters. According to Ev Cochrane's book The Many Faces of Venus: The Planet Venus in Ancient Myth and Religion, "cultures everywhere assigned [Venus] a prominent role in their mythological traditions and religious rituals." In fact, Cochrane suggests that the ancient astronomers' observations about Venus should be compared with today's scientists' knowledge in order to make some startling discoveries about the history of the planet. Regardless of whether or not Cochrane's theory is correct, it illustrates the importance of the planet Venus in both mythic and scientific disciplines."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Cochrane, Ev. "The Many Faces of Venus: The Planet Venus in Ancient Myth and Religion." n.d. Aeon Journal. 12 August 2008. Aeon Journal. <http://www.aeonjournal.com/venus.htm>.
• "Japan Plans 2007 Mission to Venus." 2 May 2001. NASA. 12 August 2008. NASA. <http://astrobiology.arc.nasa.gov/news/expandnews.cfm?id=805>.
• "Missions to Venus." 2008. The Planetary Society. 12 August 2008. The Planetary Society. <http://www.planetary.org/explore/topics/venus/missions.html>.
• Ratcliffe, Martin and Talcotte, Richard. "Venus rules the Twilight Skies." Astronomy. 35.12 (2007): XII.
• Robinson, Leif J. "50 & 25 Years Ago." Sky & Telescope. 115.1 (2008): 20.

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