an account of Mr. Horrox's observation of the transit of Venus in the year 1639 : and, of the distances of all the planets from the sun, as deduced from observations of the transit in the year 1761

Print length: 568 pages
Language: English
Dimensions: 10 x 2 x 2.7 cm

Name: an account of Mr. Horrox&#x27;s observation of the transit of Venus in the year 1639 : and, of the distances of all the planets from the sun, as deduced from observations of the transit in the year 1761
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Discover a monumental work of astronomical history with ‘An Account of Mr. Horrox’s Observation of the Transit of Venus’. This rare volume details Jeremiah Horrox’s groundbreaking 1639 observations of the Venus transit, a pivotal moment in understanding celestial mechanics. It further explores the calculations of planetary distances from the sun, derived from the 1761 transit observations. Essential for astronomers, historians of science, and enthusiasts of early scientific inquiry, this meticulously reproduced text offers profound insights into the methods and discoveries that shaped our understanding of the cosmos. Dive into the legacy of astronomical achievement with this indispensable addition to your collection from The Bookish Owl.

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