The author supports the idea that studying venus is a worthy pursuit despite the dangers it presents realy good. He gives facts and good reasons why people should study and visit venus. In the first 3 paragraphs he gives interesting facts about venus. He says things that we dont have to know but is nice to know. like in paragraph 2 he says venus is referred as the earth twin and is the closest planet to earth in term of density and size. In paragraphs 4-6 he starts to explain why people should study venus and explain how venus is worthy to pursuit. In paragraph 4 he says that "astronomers are fascinated by venus because it may well once have been the most Earth like planet in our solar sytem." Thats him explaining why venus is worthy of studing and has earth like features. In paragraph 5 he beins to talk about NASA and them sending humans to study venus. The author says that "NASA's possible solution to the hostile condition on the surface of venus would allow scientist to float above the fray." He is now explaining how they can make it suitable for people to go study venus. The author wraps up the story talking about human curiosity and earth should not be limited by dangers and doubts. The author supports the idea that studing venus is a worthy pursuit despite the dangers it presents really good he gave facts and backed up his idea about studying venus.