The Transit of Venus 1874, Sydney NSW – Rare Collectible Edition
Own a piece of scientific history with this rare edition of The Transit of Venus 1874. This remarkable volume documents the global effort to observe one of the rarest celestial events of the 19th century. Packed with detailed reports, precise astronomical data, and intricate illustrations, it showcases the groundbreaking techniques and international collaboration that advanced our understanding of the solar system. A perfect addition for collectors, historians, or astronomy enthusiasts, this book is a timeless artifact of humanity’s quest to explore the cosmos.
Observations of The Transit of Venus
Observations of the Transit of Venus, 9 December, 1874; made at Stations in New South Wales. Illustrated with Photographs and Drawings, Under the Direction of H.C. Russell. Published by Charles Potter, Government Printer, Phillip Street Sydney, 1892. 28 page introduction, 43 pages of text, 40 leaves of coloured plates, coloured pictorial cover, frontis-piece pictorial. Book has been rebound saving title on spine.
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