text: Astronomers fight the question as to why they keep studing Venus by providing the information they have found. Venus is discovered to be a planet that used to have many Earth-like features. "Furthermore, recall that Venus can sometimes be our nearest option for a planetary visit, a crucial consideration given the long frames of space travel" ("The Challenge of Exploring Venus"). The author explains that Venus is the nearest option for humans to visit because of how close it is on the orbit. Scientists conclude that Venus might have had large bodies of water and could have supported other life forms, like on Earth. Venus also has features Earth has, like mountains, craters, and valleys. Since Venus already is a planet with very similar structures like Earth, it makes scientists think whether or not to take a little visit to Venus.