Why are radio astronomy methods more accurate in determining the size of Venus than optical observations?
| September 22, 2020 | Education
The apparent angular diameter of the planet, determined by the dense cloud layer, is recorded by optical methods. Radio waves pass freely through clouds and are reflected off a solid surface.
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