(distance between Earth and Venus) = a Ã cos(e) Similarly, with a little more trigonometry: (distance between Venus and the Sun) = a Ã sin(e) The greatest elongation of Venus is about 46 degrees, so by this reasoning, the Sun-Venus distance is about 72% of the Sun-Earth distance.
exists and is an alternate of . Yes, you can ski on Mauna Kea (Hawaiian for 'white mountain'). It's a 13,796' (4205 meter) volcanic mountain whose summit sometimes gets a skiable/boardable mantle of snow. There are no lifts, no grooming, no resort, but a road goes to the summit to serve the dozen or so world class observatories located at the summit.
The ambiance of the Hawaiian islands can make a one week vacation so relaxing that it seems like two. Hawaii lends itself well to romantic vacations for couples with its knock-out gorgeous beaches, sunsets, and high-quality hotels.olcano National Park. This is unique to the island. It is accessed through Hilo, which is on the windward side of the island, so it gets more rain. So if you are staying on the Kona side of the island, do check the weather report for Hilo before driving over.