Philosophy
"Lomonosov’s Discovery of Venus Atmosphere in 1761: English Translation of Original Publication with Commentaries" by Vladimir Shiltsev
Mikhail Lomonosov [Wikipedia]
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A new method for removing radioactive material from solutions is the result of collaboration between Rice University and Lomonosov Moscow State University. The vial at left holds microscopic particles of Graphene oxide in a solution. At right, Graphene...
- Planet-c Venus Climate Orbiter
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- 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...
- James Ferguson...significant Scottish Astronomer
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Philosophy
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 published in Russian in July of 1761 and in German in August of the same year), commentaries and extensive bibliography.
"Lomonosov’s Discovery of Venus Atmosphere in 1761: English Translation of Original Publication with Commentaries" by Vladimir Shiltsev
Mikhail Lomonosov [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...
- Graphene Oxide...a Sponge For Radioactive Water Contamination
A new method for removing radioactive material from solutions is the result of collaboration between Rice University and Lomonosov Moscow State University. The vial at left holds microscopic particles of Graphene oxide in a solution. At right, Graphene...
- 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]....
- 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...
- James Ferguson...significant Scottish Astronomer
James Ferguson April 25th, 1710 to November 17th, 1776 Astronomy Explained Upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles and Made Easy to Those Who Have Not Studied Mathematics This is a detail from a large folding plate in James Ferguson's Astronomy...