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Chasing Venus
Book • 1984
Chasing Venus tells the story of the international scientific endeavor to observe the transit of Venus in the 18th century.
This rare celestial event allowed astronomers to calculate the distance between Earth and the Sun, marking a pivotal moment in scientific history.
The book vividly portrays the challenges faced by astronomers from various countries, including Britain, France, and Russia, as they navigated political strife, harsh weather conditions, and personal hardships to achieve their goal.
This rare celestial event allowed astronomers to calculate the distance between Earth and the Sun, marking a pivotal moment in scientific history.
The book vividly portrays the challenges faced by astronomers from various countries, including Britain, France, and Russia, as they navigated political strife, harsh weather conditions, and personal hardships to achieve their goal.
