Previously, this month, on June 5th and 6th, a distinct scientific achievement occurred; the transit of Venus. Transits are also know as "mini eclipses", where the planet passes in front of the parent star. The dips in the stars light detects the revolving planets. The transit of Venus was significant because it allowed scientists to measure the beginning and end of a transit from different places, and the size of the solar system. This work was so important for the scientific world that in 1769, France told it's forces not to obstruct expeditions mounted by their british rivals. The next transit of Venus will be in 2117, and the last transit of Venus was in 2004.
The transit of venus is an astronomical event that allowed the science world to calculate the planets, and the size of the solar system. It was a gateway to more scientific discoveries and achievements, and it is actually really visually interesting.
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