Observations of the 1761 and 1769 transits of Venus from Batavia (Dutch East Indies)
Abstract
This paper discusses the observations of the 1761 and 1769 transits of Venus by the Dutch-German clergyman Johan Maurits Mohr (1716-1775) from Batavia (Dutch East Indies). We will investigate how Mohr became interested in observing this phenomenon and how he made the necessary preparations. Finally, the fate of his observatory and his instruments will be discussed.
- Publication:
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IAU Colloq. 196: Transits of Venus: New Views of the Solar System and Galaxy
- Pub Date:
- April 2005
- DOI:
- 10.1017/S1743921305001274
- Bibcode:
- 2005tvnv.conf...67V