558 - The Transit of Venus part 1
Topics discussed
Intro, Calgary show, and guest introductions
Patreon vote and the Venus razor ad mystery
History of measuring the distance to the Sun
The Transit of Venus and the need for global observation
Jean-Nicolas Delisle and the 1761 transit plan
The Seven Years' War and colonial context
Le Gentil's departure and early misfortunes
Le Gentil's journey to Mauritius and Pondicherry
Le Gentil's time in Manila and return to India
The failed observation and Le Gentil's return home
Patreon shoutouts, listener mail, and outro
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