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1874 Transit of Venus chart, egress 2
1874 Transit of Venus chart, egress 2 (exterior contact). This transit took place on 8-9 December 1874. Such transits (where Venus passes across the Sun as seen from the Earth) are rare, occurring in pairs over 100 years apart. The 19th-century transits (1874 and 1882) saw expeditions to make observations on interior and exterior contact for both ingress (first contact) and egress (last contact). Locations included New Zealand, Australia, Japan, China, Hawaii, New Caledonia, Kerguelen, Mauritius, India, and the Dutch East Indies. The results helped establish the distances of Venus and the Sun, and hence the size of the solar system
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the wonders of the universe with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece showcases an 1874 Transit of Venus chart, egress 2, captured by Science Photo Library. Witness the rare alignment of Venus and the Sun during this historic event that took place on December 8-9, 1874. Add this stunning astronomical artwork to your home or office to inspire curiosity and ignite conversations about the beauty and complexity of our solar system.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 46.8cm (16" x 18.4")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the 1874 Transit of Venus chart, specifically capturing egress 2 (exterior contact). The transit itself occurred on the remarkable dates of 8-9 December 1874. These transits, where Venus passes across the face of the Sun as observed from Earth, are exceptionally rare and only occur in pairs over a century apart. During the 19th century transits in both 1874 and 1882, numerous expeditions were organized to observe interior and exterior contacts for ingress (first contact) and egress (last contact). These expeditions spanned across various locations including New Zealand, Australia, Japan, China, Hawaii, New Caledonia, Kerguelen Island, Mauritius, India, and the Dutch East Indies. The data collected during these ambitious missions played a crucial role in determining distances between Venus and the Sun. Consequently, this information helped establish accurate measurements for sizing our solar system. This historical photograph offers us a glimpse into an era when astronomers meticulously planned their observations using charts like this one. With its intricate illustrations depicting planetary movements and precise timings marked along with different regions of interest such as Oceania and Asia cut out on circular projections; it serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our universe. This artwork is not just an astrophysical marvel but also represents significant milestones achieved through scientific exploration during that period.
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