Transit of Venus

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This tour discusses the history and significance of the Transit of Venus in front of the Sun, an event which allowed astronomers to determine the size scale of our solar system. 

 

Credits

Jonathan Jackson, Harvard College

The full version of this tour can be downloaded here (by right-clicking) and viewed in the desktop version of WorldWide Telescope.

See also:
CFA Shield
WW Telescope
NSF
JTF