text: Astronomers are fascinated with Venus because it may well once have been the most Earth-like planet in our solar system a long time ago. If Venus was once like Earth maybe it can be again because our Earth will not last forvever we will need somewhere else to go and maybe that place is Venus. In the text it says "Venus was probably covered largely with oceans and could have supported varous forms of life just like earth today Venus still has some features that are analogous to those on earth. The planet has surface of Rocky sediment and includes familar features such as valleys mountains and craters." This text evdience shows why we are interested in learning more about Venus and once again supporting the idea of the author that Venus is a worthy pursuit despite the dangers it present.