Venus in Transit
Eli Maor

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ADDITIONAL REVIEWS:

"[A] charming guide. . . . Maor weaves his tale with clarity and historical precision."--Owen Gingerich, Times Literary Supplement

"This book will fascinate those interested in chasing rare astronomical events."--Choice

"I enjoyed Maor's book; it is written in an easy, clear, anecdotal way that makes great bedtime reading."--Done Fernie, Nature

"[A] snappy, enjoyable, and eminently readable historical account . . ."--David W. Hughes, The Observatory

"Nobody alive has seen a transit of Venus, and if you miss the 2004 and 2012 events you will not have another chance. If you are interested in transit history, read Maor."--John Westfall, Sky and Telescope

"June 8, 2004: Venus in Transit is short and entertaining. This book is an engaging retelling of the story for a popular audience."--James Evans, ISIS

"Venus in Transit is a well written and documented account of previous transits, giving a real flavor of the characters involved and their achievements and disappointments in observing this rare event."--Astronomy Now

ENDORSEMENTS:

"The book gathers much historical information not readily available, on a topic not frequently treated . . . an entertaining book, readily understandable to a general audience."--Jack Zirker, author of Total Eclipses of the Sun

"This is a very well-written book, providing a wealth of historical facts."--Joe Rao, Hayden Planetarium

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