VENUS FEVER; Tomorrow morning the skies will reveal one of the rarest and most dazzling of all astronomical spectacles as Venus passes across the face of the Sun. Here, we tell the fascinating story of the eccentric British genius who first predicted it . . . From: The Daily Mail (London, England) | Date: June 7, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 Solo Syndication Limited. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: MICHAEL HANLON

AS THAT bright November day dawned, there was no sign that one of the most momentous events in the history of astronomy was about to take place.

Only two men knew what was about to happen and for one of them, it would ensure his place in history.

A few weeks earlier, Jeremiah Horrocks, a brilliant, self-taught astronomer, had written to his university friend, William Crabtree, urging him not to miss the big day.

T...

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