Isbn: 9780691048741 - Venus in Transit (30 results)

hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Tells the stories of how Kepler's misguided theology led him to the laws of planetary motion; of obscure Jeremiah Horrocks; of the unfortunate Le Gentil; of David Rittenhouse, Father of American Astronomy; and of Maximilian Hell. This work also guides readers to the Venus transits in 2004 and 2012.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Tells the stories of how Kepler's misguided theology led him to the laws of planetary motion; of obscure Jeremiah Horrocks; of the unfortunate Le Gentil; of David Rittenhouse, Father of American Astronomy; and of Maximilian Hell. This work also guides readers to the Venus transits in 2004 and 2012.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Near Fine. For previous sky-watchers, though, transits afforded the only chance to determine the all-important astronomical unit: the mean distance between earth and sun.". Ex-Libris and is stamped as such. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Princeton University Press, 2000. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. This book is in used condition. It may come with a dent, a tear, or a crease. No missing pages, clean pages.

Hardcover with dust jacket. G/G. Slightly worn and scuffed dust jacket. Some edge wear. Pencil markings in preface and prologue only; none after. Else good. 182 pages. 182 pp.

Hardcover w/DJ. Condition: Good/Good. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. Good/Good. 2000. . Hardcover w/DJ. 8vo., 186 p.p., Shelf wear; head and tail of spine and corners of cover bumped; cracked inner hinge; shelf lean; page edges foxed; pages clean and unmarked. . Black & White Illustrations (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Princeton University Press, 2000. Octavo. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new with tear on the front right corner. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. …

hardcover. Condition: New.

Condition: BUONO. Princeton (NJ), Princeton University Press cm.14,5x22, pp.186, numerose figg.in bn.nt., legatura ed.in mz.tela, sopraccop.fig.a col.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 186 pages. 8.50x5.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; Maor tells the intriguing tale of the five Venus transits observed by humans and the fantastic efforts made to record them. This is the story of heroes adn cowards, of reputations earned and squandered, told against a backdrop of phenomenal geopolitical and scientific change. Maor chronicles how governments' participation in the first international scientific effort - the observation of the 1761 transit from seventy stations, yielding a surprisingly accurate calculation of the astronomical unit. Throughout, Maor guides readers through the Venus transits in 2004 and 2012, a phenomenon not to be repeated until 2117.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. 1ST. Nice Copy - Signed - To Bill Howe - Hope You Enjoy The Book - By Kyle Ward And For Bill - Happy Reading, Bonne Lecture - By Dana Lindaman On The Title Page. First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Very Good Plus Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Small Amount Of Reading Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Very Good Plus Condition. Very Mild Wear Along The Edges. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Wrapper. Thanks And Enjoy. Signed by Author(s). Book.…

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.