6 June 1761Atmosphere of VenusMikhail Lomonosov
Lomonosov observes a luminous arc during the transit of Venus and concludes that the planet possesses an atmosphere.
Historical records for Russia in 1761, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Lomonosov observes a luminous arc during the transit of Venus and concludes that the planet possesses an atmosphere.
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