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On June 3, 1769, the planet Venus briefly exceeded over the face of the sun in a cosmic position that occurs twice per century. Anticipation of the rare celestial event sparked a worldwide competition among aspiring global superpowers, each sending their own clinical expeditions to far-flung vacation spots to time the planet's trek. These pioneers used the Venus Transit" to discover the physical dimensions of the solar system and refine the methods of obtaining longitude at sea. In such a fast-paced narrative, Symbol Anderson shows the stories of three Venus Transit voyages--to the center of the Arctic, the brand new World, and the Pacific - that risked every mortal peril of a candlelit age. With time running away, each expedition battles to reach its destination a pursuit that races to the unforgettable climax over a momentous summertime day when the universe suddenly became much larger than anyone had dared to assume.The Day the World Discovered the Sunshine says an epic account of the long lasting human desire to understand our put in place the universe.
