Philosophy
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Francesco Bianchini, an Italian astronomer, died today 1729 and best known for his study of Venus. In 1728 he published Hesperi et Phosphori nova phaenomena sive Observationes circa planetam Veneris [New Observations concerning the Morning and Evening Star, the planet Venus]. The book is illustrated with several engravings of Venus, including one revealing Venus’s surface markings in some detail. This is not possible because of the thick atmosphere that obscures the face of the planet.
Francesco Bianchini [Wikipedia]
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- Mikhail Vasilievich Lomonosov's Paper On Venus' Atmosphere
Key figure of Russian Enlightenment, polymath Mikhail Vasilievich Lomonosov (1711—1765) had discovered atmosphere of Venus during its transit over the Sun’s disc in 1761. This paper contains the first full English translation of his report (originally...
- Orrery Planetarium
Specialized...transit of Venus. The phrase 'transit of Venus' refers to the passage of the planet Venus across the face of the sun, as seen from Earth. Such transits occur in pairs eight years apart, with an interval of over 100 years between...
- Venus...an Active Body
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- Planet-c Venus Climate Orbiter
NASA, Russia, and China aren't the only ones doing space exploration...Japan is quietly doing their part and in 75 days [May 18th] they will launch "AKATSUKI" comprised of several projects including a trip to Venus [PLANET-C Venus Climate Orbiter]....
Philosophy
Francesco Bianchini and Venus
[Click to enlarge to read.]Francesco Bianchini, an Italian astronomer, died today 1729 and best known for his study of Venus. In 1728 he published Hesperi et Phosphori nova phaenomena sive Observationes circa planetam Veneris [New Observations concerning the Morning and Evening Star, the planet Venus]. The book is illustrated with several engravings of Venus, including one revealing Venus’s surface markings in some detail. This is not possible because of the thick atmosphere that obscures the face of the planet.
Francesco Bianchini [Wikipedia]
- Venus Express Is Doomed
"Venus Express Prepares For a Destructive Mission End" by Keith Cowing May 16th, 2014 SPACE REF After eight years in orbit, ESA's Venus Express has completed routine science observations and is preparing for a daring plunge into the planet's...
- Mikhail Vasilievich Lomonosov's Paper On Venus' Atmosphere
Key figure of Russian Enlightenment, polymath Mikhail Vasilievich Lomonosov (1711—1765) had discovered atmosphere of Venus during its transit over the Sun’s disc in 1761. This paper contains the first full English translation of his report (originally...
- Orrery Planetarium
Specialized...transit of Venus. The phrase 'transit of Venus' refers to the passage of the planet Venus across the face of the sun, as seen from Earth. Such transits occur in pairs eight years apart, with an interval of over 100 years between...
- Venus...an Active Body
Venus is not always in the limelight much being over shadowed by Mars, Saturn, Jupiter even Mercury and soon to be Pluto but Venus is offering many surprises. NASA... For the first time, scientists have detected clear signs of recent lava flows on the...
- Planet-c Venus Climate Orbiter
NASA, Russia, and China aren't the only ones doing space exploration...Japan is quietly doing their part and in 75 days [May 18th] they will launch "AKATSUKI" comprised of several projects including a trip to Venus [PLANET-C Venus Climate Orbiter]....