Publication to coincide with the 'transit of Venus' (the planet Venus passing accross the face of the Sun) on 8 June 2004. This event last occurred in 1882. This biography of Jeremiah Horrocks is a missing chapter in the history of astronomy. Based on Peter Aughton's original research, it is the first published since 1859. Horrocks' personal story is romantic and tragic. He died in January 1641 aged just 22.
Peter Aughton lives in Bristol. He lectures at the University of the West of England and in the 1970s worked on the Concorde supersonic airliner. He is an Associate Fellow of the Institute for Mathematics. He is married with two children.
This book throws a light on Horrocks - THE GUARDIAN - Tim RadfordA fascinating new book.' - DAILY MAIL - Michael HanlonHe relates the story of Horrocks's life in a clear if businesslike style. - THE SPECTATOR - Steve KingPeter Aughton's interesting book - SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY - Andrew Crumeycharmingly done with no stone left unturned. - THE TABLET - Michael Hoskinstells, effectively and unpretentiously a story which has everything: entertainment and instruction, drama and discovery, poignancy and importance. - THE TIMES - Felipe Fernandez Armestoit is charmingly done, with no stone left unturned. - THE TABLET - Michael Hoskins
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