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United by the transit of Venus, scientists from around the globe came together to answer the essential question: how can the universe be measured? The author paints a portrait of the rivalries, triumphs and misfortunes that befell these men, along with their passion and determination to succeed.
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Chasing Venus
The Race to Measure the Heavens
ISBN/EAN: 9780099538325
Umbreit-Nr.: 957569
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 304 S., Illustrations, maps
Format in cm: 2.7 x 20 x 13
Einband:
Paperback
Erschienen am 07.02.2013