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Jean-Charles Houzeau Biography and Timeline
Follow Jean-Charles Houzeau through 6 dated historical records for Belgium.
Jean-Charles Houzeau, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
6Distinct records
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1876–1882Years on this page
1876
Royal Observatory Directorship
Becomes director of the Royal Observatory and reorganizes its work.
1882
Belgian Venus Transit Observations
The programme contributes measurements intended to refine the astronomical unit.
Belgian Venus Transit Programme
Supports measurement of the astronomical unit through coordinated observations.
Transit of Venus Expedition
Organizes Belgian observations of the transit of Venus.
Transit of Venus Expeditions
Organizes Belgian expeditions to observe the transit of Venus.
Records, sources and methodology
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