Re[6]: [tied] Lucifer

At 11:13:46 PM on Wednesday, March 12, 2003, Geraldine
Reinhardt wrote:

> Nevertheless, here goes. Venus is considered the brightest
> in the evening sky (when compared to the other planets and
> stars). Isn't this good enough?

No. Exactly the same thing is true of Venus in the morning
sky. Why is the statement incomplete? Probably because
this is a site for kids under the age of 14.

> Yet, you claim that Venus and it's brightness needs to be
> compared to the Morning Star. All I know is that the
> evening sky consists of reflected light while the morning
> sky is more profound.

Nonsense. In all positions we see Venus because it reflects
the sun's light, exactly as in the case of the moon.

> Glad though that you recognize the importance of Venus'
> relationship with both the sun and earth. Are you per
> chance applying mathematical models?

I am using extremely elementary astronomy. It has a very
simple geometical (and hence mathematical) component.

Brian