2007-05-13 09:43:21 · 14 answers · asked by Chistia 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Not really. Here is what I see with my telescope.
2007-05-13 09:46:54 · answer #1 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two points worth a mention in additon to those already made. Firstly to get the best performance out of any telescope, use it away from heated buildings - even if the central heating is not switched on.
Secondly, I'd recommend observing Venus in near to or full daylight conditions. The planet is bright enough to be seen in broad daylight and relatively easy to track down just as the sky is going dark once you know where to look. This will significantly cut down the glare which overwhelms the telescopic view once the sky gets dark.
Other than that, all points re phases have already been mentioned so no point in me repeating. Notice though how the apparent size of the planet varies with the phase from largest when visible as a thin crescent to smallest when "full".
2007-05-14 05:42:08 · answer #2 · answered by Philip B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,
But the reason doesn't have to do with the telescope. The reason has to do with Venus. Venus has such a highly reflective cloud cover of sulpheric acid that it's nearly impossible to see any detail in the atmosphere. You'd have to use special filters, or even use a telescope which detects wavelengths other than visible light.
You will see detail on Jupiter in telescopes starting at 4" in aperture, with the proper focal length and eyepiece.
To learn more about telescopes go here:
http://members.aol.com/siriusbc/telescopes.htm
2007-05-13 21:52:10 · answer #3 · answered by minuteblue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The surface of Venus is completely covered with thick cloud layers. No telescope can see through that, not even the Hubble Space Telescope. Some imaging has been done by radar.
2007-05-13 17:37:31 · answer #4 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately, no. The surface of Venus is hidden under thick clouds. Many years ago, scientist theorized that "Earth's Twin" was a swampy, or watery planet. Now we know this is not the case. Venus is a dry planet, with 900 degrees as ambient temperature, with a thick carbon dioxide atmosphere, think greenhouse effect raised to an extreme degree.
2007-05-13 17:27:25 · answer #5 · answered by Kenneth H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Venus has a very thick, hazy atmosphere with almost permanent cloud cover, so you won't see any of the topography. However, if you observe the planet over several nights, you should be able to see it change phase, much as the moon does.
2007-05-13 16:51:14 · answer #6 · answered by Alfhild 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no... you'll need a rather expensive telescope, a lot of patience and good viewing conditions to see more than just a nice blue blob. .... and looking out of your bedroom window won't work at all. Got to get outside in the still air on a clear night .
2007-05-13 19:23:05 · answer #7 · answered by squeezie_1999 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you keep your telescope trained on Venus, you won't see much detail of it. If you train your telescope on the neighbours bedroom you may see a great deal of detail!
2007-05-13 16:50:17 · answer #8 · answered by Talen 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No you wont see any detail because of the thick cloud cover, but you will see phases like those of the moon.
2007-05-13 22:06:04 · answer #9 · answered by Tropic-of-Cancer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably no detail at all as the entire atmosphere has a layer of thick cloud.
2007-05-13 16:47:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋