Why Does Venus Appear Featureless When Viewed Through a Telescope

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why does Venus appear featureless when viewed through a telescope?

• A)It has a very thick cloud layer
• B)It has permanent dust storms
• C)Its atmosphere is so hot that shimmering distorts its image
• D)Its surface reflects sunlight so well that it seems featureless

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