Eclipses, occultations and transits are situations where one astronomical body partly or entirely obscures another one.
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Describes the development of a higher education facility for women in South Africa and the events that led to the American scientific expedition to be able to view the astronomical phenomena. Page includes background of key participants, as well as photos of the original telescope and observatory.
From an introductory astronomy course, describes expeditions which observed the 18th century transits.
Transcript of a radio show describing 18th century expeditions. Link to the audio.
Transcript of a radio show describing 18th century expeditions. Link to the audio.
Describes the development of a higher education facility for women in South Africa and the events that led to the American scientific expedition to be able to view the astronomical phenomena. Page includes background of key participants, as well as photos of the original telescope and observatory.
From an introductory astronomy course, describes expeditions which observed the 18th century transits.
