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Many early explorers took astronomers to assist with navigation and record any new stars discovered during the voyage. However,in the case of James Cook, he had a specific mission: to observe the transit of Venus from the best known vantage point, Tahiti. The astronomer, Charles Green, took the necessary observations and measurements alongside Cook and recorded notes of this momentous occasion. It is interesting to note that Cook and Green's measurements disagreed by as much as 42 seconds.
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∙ 11y agoBecause the main purpose of his first voyage - was not as an explorer - but to chart the transit of the planet Venus as it transited across the face of the sun.
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When James Cook initially explored and charted Australia's eastern coast, he was still a Lieutenant. He was promoted to captain following his successful charting New Zealand and Australia's east coast.
How many ships did captain James Cook take on his voyage to New Zealand?
he took 1 ship
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How many voyages did Jacques Marquette take
What animals did Captain James Cook take along on his journey?
Two dogs, 1 goat and some chickens
How many voyages did Jacques marquette take?
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