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James Cook (not yet a captain) was on a scientific mission to observe the transit of Venus across the sun from the vantage point of Tahiti. The transit of Venus occurs when the planet Venus passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, and its unlit side can be seen as a small black circle moving across the face of the Sun. Transits of Venus occur in pairs, eight years apart, approximately once every 120 years. Cook's ship, the 'Endeavour', departed England, on 25 August 1768. Cook reached Tahiti in time for his crew and scientists to set up their instrumentation necessary to observe and report on the transit, which occurred on 3 June 1769.
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Which European explorer found Hawaii?
Captain James Cook
Is captain James cook considered the one who found Hawaii?
Yes, Captain (James) Cook found Hawaii in 1778.
Who discovered hawii?
The European discovery was by Captain James Cook,
Who found Australia before James Cook?
On January 26, 1788,Captain Arthur Philips found Australia😊
What is the exploration of Hawaii?
captain james cook found it
Did Captain Cook discover Scandinavia?
No. Scandinavia was established long before Captain James Cook was born.
Where is Captain James Cook's cottage located?
A replica of Captain Cook's cottage can be found in Melbourne's Fitzroy Gardens.
Was Captain Cook the first governor of Australia?
No. Captain James Cook died nine years before Australia was colonised.
Was Captain Cook in the gold rush?
Captain James Cook was not in the gold rush. He died about 70 years before the goldrushes.
Some famous explorers from Hawaii?
Captain James Cook.
Why was Captain James Cook's middle name James?
Captain Cook was a captain and his full name was James Cook.
Who was the captain of the endeavour?
Captain James Cook was the captain of the Endeavour.
