Chasing Venus
Andrea Wulf
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Chasing Venus
by Andrea Wulf
Published
Sep 02, 2012
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pages
8
ISBN-13
9780307989666
ISBN-10
0307989666
Description
Die Geschichte des größten wissenschaftlichen Abenteuers im 18. Jahrhundert erzählt dieser Wissenschaftsthriller, der an jenen magischen Moment erinnert, als die Dimensionen des Universums erstmals Kontur gewannen. Bestsellerautorin Andrea Wulf blickt zurück auf den Sommer des Jahres 1769, als beim Venusdurchgang erstmals Wissenschaftler weltweit zusammenarbeiteten, um den Abstand zwischen Sonne und Erde exakt zu ermitteln. Sie reisten in die entlegensten Regionen und bestanden gefährliche Abenteuer.
Subjects
A text-book of field astronomy for engineers
Beyond the solstice by declination
Manual de normas y especificaciones para levantamientos geodésicos de alta precisión en áreas pequeñas
A manual of field astronomy
Gravimetric and celestial geodesy
Geodätische Astronomie
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Chasing Venus?
This edition of Chasing Venus has approximately 8 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Chasing Venus?
For most readers, Chasing Venus typically takes between 10m and 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 2,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 1 day • Estimated word count: 2,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Chasing Venus?
The estimated word count for Chasing Venus is approximately 2,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Chasing Venus?
Chasing Venus was written by Andrea Wulf.
When was Chasing Venus published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Sep 02, 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.