Transit of Venus : 1631 to the present
Lomb, Nick2011
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The transit of Venus across the sun in June 2012 will be the last chance in our lifetime to see this rare planetary alignment that has been so important in history. From Johannes Kepler's first prediction of a transit of Venus in 1631, to Captain Cook's 1769 transit expedition to Tahiti (which led to the European settlement of Australia), and on to our 21st-century quest to find distant Earth-like planets using the transit method, astronomer Nick Lomb takes us on a journey of exploration and adventure.
Main title:
Transit of Venus : 1631 to the present / Nick Lomb.
Author:
Imprint:
Sydney : NewSouth : Powerhouse, 2011.
Collation:
228 p. : ill. (some col.), facsims., maps, ports. ; 24 x 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes index and glossary.Includes bibliographical references (p. 218-221).
ISBN:
9781742232690
Dewey class:
523.92
Language:
English
BRN:
186090
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Science and Technology | 523.92 LOM | Available |