The Transits of Venus
"...a history and a guide for the future on the beauty and meaning of experiencing a transit of Venus." --Astronomical Society of the Pacific,"...a timely book dealing with all aspects of the phenomenon..." --Physical Sciences Digest, February 2004"...a tour de force not only of the history of observing Venus but much of astronomy itself..." --Science Books & Films, October 2004"...you would be wise to read this excellent book before the events of this summer." --New Scientist, February 2004"Copious notes, a comprehensive bibliography, snd a good index...a most excellent guide to a remarkable astronomical phenomenon." --The Observatory, October 2004"Highly recommended." --Choice, October 2004