Description: A VERY SCARCE DOCUMENT OF BRITISH PLANS FOR OBSERVING THE 1874 and 1882 TRANSITS OF VENUSCORRESPONDENCE ON THE TRANSITS OF VENUS (1874 & 1882)Published by the House of Commons1869 original publication with 9 illustrations; VG+ condition. Description: The Astronomer Royal and various other authors in the Treasury and Admiralty Correspondence Between the Treasury, the Admiralty and the Astronomer Royal Respecting the Arrangements to be Made Observing the Transits of Venus Which Will Take Place in the Years 1874 and 1882. London: The House of Commons, 1869, 13 x 8 in., 22 pp. 9 illustrations, including 8 maps on 2 foldout plates, and a page showing the appearance of the Venus silhouette against the sun in 1874 and 1882. Condition: Pages bound in string. Library stamp at top of front page. Slight fraying at edges and minor age toning, but no foxing. All plates present in good condition, including foldouts. Overall clean, unmarked and secure, VG+ condition. (See Photos) Information: A scarce item of ephemera from the astronomical expeditions to the Transit of Venus in 1874 and 1882, one of the rare occurrences (2004 and 20012 were the next ones) at which astronomers all over the world traveled to remote location to make timings that aided in determining the distance to the sun and hence the size of the solar system. This detailed preparations by the British teams which were considering expeditions to the Indian Ocean, New Zealand, Australia (in 1874) and Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, and the American Seaboard (in 1882). Charts of likely locations, comments on feasibility of access by the Admiralty, and discussion of the techniques and instruments of observation and timing of the transits are included. A wonderful historical document for anyone interested in this important event in the history of astronomy (The technique has since been superseded by techniques such as radar measurements of asteroid distances. ) VISIT MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST(Click This Link)All reasonable offers will be considered. Please inquire about discounts for purchases of multiple items. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Shipping: Free media rate shipping in US. Higher international postage as appropriate (See the Shipping and Payment tab on this listing for an estimate and contact us before bidding if you have questions). We make every attempt to describe items clearly and completely. Please read our listings carefully, inspect posted images of the item, and let us know if you have any questions before you bid. All buyers must pay according to Ebay policies. If you have any questions about this, please email me. International bidders should contact me for a quote on shipping before bidding. Whenever possible, international shipping will be via Ebay Standard International Delivery. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Place of Publication: London, UK
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Foldout Maps
Author: British Treasury, Admiralty, and the Astronomer Royal
Region: Solar System\
Publisher: British House of Commons
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Topic: Astronomy
Subject: Science & Medicine
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1869
