text: Why are scientists even discussing about possible visits on the surface of Venus? The author claims that fascination among astronomers has sparked interest to the visitation of Venus. According to the text "Astronomers are fascinated by Venus because it may well once have been the most Earth-like planet in our solar system." The text further correlates the idea that if Venus was once like Earth, visits to the planet can be made possible because a once earth-like planet can be studied, and knowledge can lead to an astronomers dream become reality.