The Transits of Venus - Info and Reading Options
By William Sheehan and John Westfall
"The Transits of Venus" was published by Prometheus Books in March 2004, it has 407 pages and the language of the book is English.
“The Transits of Venus” Metadata:
- Title: The Transits of Venus
- Authors: William SheehanJohn Westfall
- Language: English
- Number of Pages: 407
- Publisher: Prometheus Books
- Publish Date: March 2004
“The Transits of Venus” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: Overgangen (sterrenkunde) - Transit - Venus (planeet) - Venus (planet)
- Places: Venus (Planet)
Edition Specifications:
- Format: Hardcover
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: OL8851010M - OL18149328W
- Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) ID: 53223573
- Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN): 2003022420
- ISBN-13: 9781591021759
- ISBN-10: 1591021758
- All ISBNs: 1591021758 - 9781591021759
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"The Transits of Venus" Description:
The Open Library:
"If you are interested in observing a sight not witnessed by humankind for over 120 years, you'd better consult this book. One June 8, the planet Venus will appear to traverse the face of the sun for the first time since 1882. Thanks to William Sheehan and John Westfall, everything you need to know to arrange the perfect transit observation is found right here, from the best spots to watch to the best equipment for viewing." "Sheehan and Westfall paint a picture of the history of this rare phenomenon through this year's transit as well as that of June 5-6, 2012. They interweave a discussion of its scientific significance with the stories of the people who went to great lengths to be a part of its legacy, such as Jeremiah Horrocks, the first known viewer of the transit, who began his observations a whole day early in case of inaccurate calculations; Captain James Cook, who sailed halfway around the world just to take a viewing party to an advantageous point on the globe, keeping his crew healthy on the long voyage by tricking them into eating sauerkraut; and Jean Chappe d'Auteroche, who paid the ultimate price to see Venus's tiny silhouette. A background in the history of astronomy is also provided, from the experiments of the ancients through the Copernican revolution to using radar to determine astronomical distances."--BOOK JACKET.
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