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Transit of Venus 1874: Observations of the Transit of Venus, 9 December 1874; Made at Stations in New South Wales
Hardback
Main Details
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Transit of Venus 1874: Observations of the Transit of Venus, 9 December 1874; Made at Stations in New South Wales
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Henry Chamberlain Russell
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:84 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 297,Width 210 |
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| Category/Genre | Astronomy, space and time |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781920899905
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| Classifications | Dewey:520.00 |
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| Illustrations |
14 b&w ill., 40 col. ill., 2 tables
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Sydney University Press
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| Imprint |
Sydney University Press
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| Publication Date |
4 October 2011 |
| Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
Four times in every 243 years, Venus passes between the Sun and Earth allowing its silhouette to be observed by skilled and amateur astronomers around the world. The transit of Venus occurs in pairs. Australian government astronomer Henry Chamberlain Russell and his team of astronomers mapped the transit of Venus of 9 December 1874 and published their observations.
Author Biography
Henry Chamberlain Russell (1836-1907) was an astronomer and meterologist.
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