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Passage of Venus (1874)

Movie ★ 6.4 1 min

Photo sequence of the rare transit of Venus over the face of the Sun, one of the first chronophotographic sequences. In 1873, P.J.C. Janssen, or Pierre Jules César Janssen, invented the Photographic Revolver, which captured a series of images in a row. The device, automatic, produced images in a row without human intervention, being used to serve as photographic evidence of the passage of Venus before the Sun, in 1874.

P.J.C. Janssen Director Francisco Antônio de Almeida Júnior Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 9, 1874
Runtime
1 min
IMDb
tt3155794
Country
France
Language
No Language
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Frequently asked questions

What is Passage of Venus about?
Photo sequence of the rare transit of Venus over the face of the Sun, one of the first chronophotographic sequences. In 1873, P.J.C. Janssen, or Pierre Jules César Janssen, invented the Photographic Revolver, which captured a series of images in a row. The device, automatic, produced images in a row without human intervention, being used to serve as photographic evidence of the passage of Venus before the Sun, in 1874.
Who directed Passage of Venus?
Passage of Venus was directed by P.J.C. Janssen, Francisco Antônio de Almeida Júnior.
When was Passage of Venus released?
Passage of Venus is a 1874 documentary film.
Where can I watch Passage of Venus?
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