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Venus And The 18th Century Space Race

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This chapter delves into the mid-1700s advancements in solar system understanding, emphasizing astronomer Johannes Kepler's contributions. It discusses the significance of the 1761 Venus Transit, a pivotal event that ignited an astronomical race to measure the distance from Earth to the sun.

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