In January, observe
Venus!
By observing the phases of Venus, Galileo concluded that Venus orbits the Sun - and not Earth. The planet Venus is the brightest celestial object in the sky after the Sun and the Moon, and appears brighter to us than the star Sirius. January is the best time to view Venus in the evening sky in 2009.
Online exploration:
- Solar System Trading Cards
- “Online Explorations” are fun, interactive activities for exploring various space science topics. Solar System Trading Cards involves identifying solar system objects. A card about Venus is included.
Video tour:
- Tonight’s Sky for January, 2009
- “Tonight’s Sky” is a monthly video guide to the night sky. This presentation highlights Venus, the IYA featured object for January.
Myths vs. realities:
- Solar system
- “Myths vs. realities” is a collection of common misconceptions about celestial objects and phenomena. The misconception is stated in the “myth” while the “reality” explains the true situation. “Myths vs. realities: Solar system” addresses common misconceptions about the solar system.
Fast Facts:
- Venus
- “Fast Facts” is a collection of tables that provide vital statistics for the planets and other celestial objects. This table lists key facts about Venus in an easy-to-read format.
Q&A:
- Our solar system
- “Q&As” is a collection of questions that might be asked about various celestial objects and phenomena. “Q&A: Our solar system” provides answers to questions typically asked about the solar system.
