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March 10, 1875
The Daily Dispatch
Richmond, Virginia
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Scientific observations of the Transit of Venus enabled exact measurement of Venus's disk, previously impossible due to glare, and revealed water vapor in its atmosphere, adding to evidence of a common origin for solar system bodies. (New York Tribune)
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Observations on the Transit of Venus.
Among the minor results of the observations there are two points of importance established. The exact measurement of the disk of Venus, never possible before because of the glare of the planet in a telescope, has now been attained. The atmosphere of Venus has been found to contain the vapor of water-a fact which will be added to the number of proofs already accumulated that all the members of our solar system had in the remote past a common origin.-New York Tribune.
Among the minor results of the observations there are two points of importance established. The exact measurement of the disk of Venus, never possible before because of the glare of the planet in a telescope, has now been attained. The atmosphere of Venus has been found to contain the vapor of water-a fact which will be added to the number of proofs already accumulated that all the members of our solar system had in the remote past a common origin.-New York Tribune.
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Curiosity
Historical Event
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Exploration
Triumph
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Transit Of Venus
Venus Disk Measurement
Water Vapor Atmosphere
Solar System Origin
Astronomical Observation
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Observations of the Transit of Venus established exact measurement of Venus's disk despite telescope glare and detected water vapor in its atmosphere, providing further proof of a common origin for solar system members.