How Long to Read Venus in Transit

How Long Does it Take to Read Venus in Transit?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 44 minutes to read Venus in Transit by Eli Maor

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In 2004, Venus crossed the sun's face for the first time since 1882. Some did not bother to step outside. Others planned for years, reserving tickets to see the transit in its entirety. But even this group of astronomers and experience seekers were attracted not by scientific purpose but by the event's beauty, rarity, and perhaps--after this book--history. For previous sky-watchers, though, transits afforded the only chance to determine the all-important astronomical unit: the mean distance between earth and sun. Eli Maor tells the intriguing tale of the five Venus transits previously...

How long is Venus in Transit?

Venus in Transit by Eli Maor is 218 pages long, and a total of 56,244 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Venus in Transit Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 7 minutes to read Venus in Transit aloud.

What Reading Level is Venus in Transit?

Venus in Transit is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Venus in Transit?

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