The transits of Venus / William Sheehan and John Westfall.
The transits of Venus / William Sheehan and John Westfall.
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Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2004.
Date
2004.
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523.92/1 , N523.92/2
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English
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Physical content
407 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. Of time and number -- 2. Planet watchers -- 3. Venusian preludes -- 4. A missed opportunity -- 5. Homage to Horrocks -- 6. A celestial monarchy -- 7. "This famed phenomenon" -- 8. Cook's tour -- 9. Pursuing a planet -- 10. A noble triumph : surpassed -- 11. From englightment to precision -- 12. U...
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Publisher
Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2004.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2004.
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Summary
"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,...
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The transits of Venus / William Sheehan and John Westfall.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Mitchell Library copy: Jacket filed.
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523.92/1 , N523.92/2
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74Vv5WKxemeX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv5WKxemeX
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ISBN
1591021758
9781591021759
DDC
523.92
MMS ID
991017751679702626
