Did Anders Celsius travel to observe other notable observatories?
No
Yes, in Germany, Italy and France
Yes, only in France
Yes, only in Germany
Answer
Anders Celsius traveled to Germany, Italy and France to observe notable observatories and make contacts with other astronomers. In 1732, he went to Germany to visit the observatory in Mannheim, where he was able to observe the transit of Venus. He also visited observatories in Italy and France, where he met with astronomers such as Giovanni Cassini and Jean Richer.
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