Wulf, Andrea.
Chasing Venus : the race to measure the heavens / Andrea Wulf. - London : William Heinemann, 2012. - xvi, 304 p. : ill., maps on lining papers ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Chasing Venus recounts the extraordinary expeditions that set off on a race around the world to observe the transits, and the triumphs and misfortunes that befell them. Overcoming enormous obstacles to make their observations, these astronomers were pioneers: helping to discover new lands, animals and plant species, and to map the world as we know it today."--P. [2] of cover.
9780434021086 0434021083
Scientific expeditions--History--18th century.
Venus (Planet)--Transit--1761.
QB205.A2 / W85 2012
523.42
Chasing Venus : the race to measure the heavens / Andrea Wulf. - London : William Heinemann, 2012. - xvi, 304 p. : ill., maps on lining papers ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Chasing Venus recounts the extraordinary expeditions that set off on a race around the world to observe the transits, and the triumphs and misfortunes that befell them. Overcoming enormous obstacles to make their observations, these astronomers were pioneers: helping to discover new lands, animals and plant species, and to map the world as we know it today."--P. [2] of cover.
9780434021086 0434021083
Scientific expeditions--History--18th century.
Venus (Planet)--Transit--1761.
QB205.A2 / W85 2012
523.42