Description: AN IMPORTANT TRANSLATION OF OBSERVATIONS OF THE 1769 TRANSIT OF VENUS FROM BAJA CALIFORNIA THE 1769 TRANSIT OF VENUS Edited by Doyce B. Nunis,Jr.1982 English translations in new condition; IllustratedDescription: Doyce B. Nunis Jr. Introduction and Editor; Translations by James Donahue, Maynard J. Geiger, and Iris WIlson Engstrand; THE 1769 TRANSIT OF VENUS, THE BAJA CALIFORNIA OBSERVATIONS OF Jean-Baptiste Chappe d'Auteroche; Vicente de Doz, and Joaquin Velazquez Cardenas de Leon, Los Angeles: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County; 6 x 8.5 in ; 185 pages; Illustrated Number 005 of 500 copies.Condition: Hardbound in maroon cloth with gilt title on spine. Book is in new condition: Clean, tightly bound, crisp page edges, and unmarked throughout.Information: An important set of observations made by astronomers in 1769 of the transit of venus across the sun, a rare event that in the past was crucial to measuring the size of the solar system. Astronomers traveled all around the world to make timing observations (Captain Cook's voyages to the Pacific were assigned a similar task). Published by the Los Angeles Museum as part of their California Travel series. See photos for details on the contents and a sample of the illustrations.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.Shipping: Free media rate shipping in US. Higher international postage as appropriate (See shipping and payments tab on this listing page for details). 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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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Los Angeles
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Nunis, Doyce B., Jr. (Editor
Region: North America
Publisher: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Topic: Astronomy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Science & Medicine
Year Printed: 1982
Original/Facsimile: Original
