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Venus seen on the sun: the first observation of a transit of Venus

This text by Jeremiah Horrocks is his accurate prediction and the first observation of a significant astronomical event, and his analysis and comments on the changing nature and pactices of astronomy between Galileo and Newton in the 17th century.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Applebaum, Wilbur
Lenguaje:eng
Publicado: BRILL 2012
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Acceso en línea:http://cds.cern.ch/record/1614156