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The 2004 transit of Venus captivated both casual observers and dedicated astronomers, marking a rare celestial event not seen since 1882. While some chose to ignore the spectacle, others meticulously planned their viewing, drawn by its beauty and historical significance. The transit provided essential data for determining the astronomical unit, the average distance between Earth and the sun, making it a pivotal moment in both science and history.
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Venus in Transit, Eli Maor
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- 2004
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- Title
- Venus in Transit
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Eli Maor
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Publisher
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 218
- ISBN13
- 9780691115894
- Category
- Nature in general
- Description
- The 2004 transit of Venus captivated both casual observers and dedicated astronomers, marking a rare celestial event not seen since 1882. While some chose to ignore the spectacle, others meticulously planned their viewing, drawn by its beauty and historical significance. The transit provided essential data for determining the astronomical unit, the average distance between Earth and the sun, making it a pivotal moment in both science and history.