Transit of Venus : 1631 to the Present - Nick Lomb

Transit of Venus

1631 to the Present

By: Nick Lomb

Hardcover | 30 September 2011

At a Glance

Hardcover


$75.40

or 4 interest-free payments of $18.85 with

 or 

Aims to ship in 15 to 25 business days

When will this arrive by?
Enter delivery postcode to estimate

The transit of Venus across the sun in June 2012 will be the last chance in our lifetime to see this rare planetary alignment that has been so important in history. Rich in historical detail and cutting edge science, along with practical information on how and when to view the transit, Transit of Venus is the must-have companion to this extraordinary astronomical event. From Johannes Keplers first prediction of a transit of Venus in 1631, to Captain Cooks 1769 transit expedition to Tahiti (which led to the European settlement of Australia), and on to our 21st-century quest to find distant Earth-like planets using the transit method, astronomer Nick Lomb takes us on a thrilling journey of exploration and adventure.

More in Astronomy, Space & Time

First Knowledges Astronomy : Sky Country - Karlie Noon

RRP $24.99

$23.75

A Brief History Of Time : From Big Bang to Black Holes - Stephen Hawking
Black Holes : The key to understanding the universe - Professor Brian Cox
Conceptual Integrated Science : 3rd Edition - Jennifer Yeh

RRP $136.95

$110.75

19%
OFF
Stargazing for Beginners : Explore the Wonders of the Night Sky - DK
Under the Stars Camping Australia and New Zealand : Lonely Planet - Lonely Planet
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth - Chris Hadfield
Longitude - Dava Sobel

Paperback

RRP $22.99

$21.90

To Infinity and Beyond : A Journey of Cosmic Discovery - Lindsey N. Walker
Cosmos : The Story of Cosmic Evolution, Science and Civilisation - Carl Sagan
Universe : The Definitive Visual Guide - DK

RRP $65.00

$44.25

32%
OFF