De Parallaxi, Solis Ex Observationibus Transitus Veneris Anni 1769...

This groundbreaking work in astronomy explores the parallax of the Sun, as observed during the transit of Venus in 1769. The author, a prominent Jesuit astronomer, also discusses the methodology and instruments used in his measurements, providing a fascinating glimpse into the history of observational astronomy.
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