Measuring the Solar System and Universe

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Answers to some mysteries that I've wondered about for a long time. Fast paced with cool biographical details.



Part One is good too.
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
You had me at Terence Tao! What are your favorite mysteries solved in here?
Why the transit of Venus was so crucial that it was of the main objectives of the voyage of Captain Cook. Some other man was so preoccupied with this he was declared dead. His wife remarried and his estate was distributed. I was disappointed though they didn't explain how the curvature of the universe is determined.
 
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