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The Transit of Venus on the Sun - June 8, 2004 |
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What is the Transit of Venus?
How and when this astronomical phenomenon happens
Why is the Transit of Venus so interesting?
Why astronomers were so interested in studying this phenomenon
Searching for the most accurate value of Earth-Sun distance
The adventurous journeys of astronomer scouts: Pingré, Chappe, Le Gentil, Cook
The Bologna Astronomical Observatory and the Transit of Venus
The first observations in 1761 and the Bologna Observatory telescope in India in 1874
The forthcoming Transit of Venus
The 2004 Transit will be visible from Italy
Helpful suggestions for observing the Transit of Venus
Protect your eyes!!
Bibliography
Bibliographic references and useful links
F. Bònoli, G. Parmeggiani & F. Poppi
Useful links
