The Venus Transit Observed in 1874

The Venus Transit observed in 1874. On this series of rare historical photos, the black disk of Venus is seen at the bottom, near the solar limb (credit: IMCCE).

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About the Image

Id:	eso0404c
Type:	Photographic
Release date:	16 February 2004
Related releases:	eso0404
Size:	1093 x 670 px

About the Object

Name:	Historical Image, Venus, Venus Transit
Type:	• Solar System : Planet : Special Cases : Transiting
Category:	• Solar System

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