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James Cook did not actually watch an eclipse of the sun. He was sent 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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∙ 13y agoCaptain James Cook discovered the Hawaiian islands in 1778.
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∙ 13y agoOn James Cook's first voyage, when he was sent to observe the transit of Venus across the sun from the vantage point of Tahiti, he departed England on 25 August 1768.
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Who sent James Cook to Tahiti?
James Cook was hired by the Royal Society to travel to the Pacific Ocean to observe and record the transit of Venus across the Sun.
Where did the Royal Society send Captain Cook?
The Royal Society sent James Cook on a mission to chart the transit of Venus at Tahiti.
How did James Cook get to Tahiti?
By ship.
Who discovered surfing in Tahiti?
Captain James Cook Captain James Cook
What Cove did Captain James Cook Land in?
Cook's Cove in Tahiti
Why did Captain James Cook go to Tahiti?
James Cook travelled to Tahiti on a scientific mission to observe the transit of Venus as the islands offered the best vantage point.
What was James Cook destinations?
James cook was trying to find a vantage point of Venus from Tahiti and claim it for Britain
What was James Cook's ranking in the first voyage?
Captain Cook explored Australia and Tahiti.
Did captain William Bligh find Tahiti?
No, Captain James Cook discovered Tahiti. Captain Bligh was going to Tahiti to deliver Breadfruit.
Why did James Cook travel to Tahiti?
for new trad partners and gold
Which place did James Cook visit first Australia or Tahiti?
James Cook visited Tahiti first. It was here that he observed the transit of Venus before continuing west to seek the "great southern continent".
Why did James Cook travel all to Tahiti to observe the transit of venus?
James Cook was hired by the Royal Geographic Society to make scientific observations of the transit of Venus. Tahiti was the best vantage point for these observations.
