(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.
Hiking Mauna Kea Mountain to the Summit Observatory. Mauna Loa may be the âlargestâ volcano in all of Hawaii (And the world, for that matter), but Mauna Kea is the tallest. At 13,796 feet, itâs a mere 196 feet higher than Mauna Loa.Mauna Kea is classified as dormant, while Mauna Loa is still active.Itâs outside of the Volcanoes National Park. Mauna Kea is not only popular for its height â itâs primarily known because of its accessibility.t 13,796 feet, itâs a mere 196 feet higher than Mauna Loa. Mauna Kea is classified as dormant, while Mauna Loa is still active. Itâs outside of the Volcanoes National Park. Mauna Kea is not only popular for its height â itâs primarily known because of its accessibility.