Venus in Transit
In 2004, Venus crossed the sun''s face for the first time since 1882. Some did not bother to step outside. Others planned for years, reserving tickets to see the transit in its entirety. But even this group of astronomers and experience seekers were attracted not by scientific purpose but by the event''s beauty, rarity, and perhaps--after this book--history. For previous sky-watchers, though, tran...
In 2004, Venus crossed the sun''s face for the first time since 1882. Some did not bother to step outside. Others planned for years, reserving tickets to see the transit in its entirety. But even this group of astronomers and experience seekers were attracted not by scientific purpose but by the event''s beauty, rarity, and perhaps--after this book--history. For previous sky-watchers, though, tran...
