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1960 play written by Christopher Fry
Venus Observed is a play in blank verse by the English dramatist and poet Christopher Fry. The play concerns a Duke who decides to remarry for a third
Venus_Observed
Second planet from the Sun
Venus, with potential biomarkers found in 2020, spurring new research and missions to Venus. Throughout history humans across the globe have observed
Venus
Key astronomical observation during the first voyage of James Cook
recorded the transit of Venus from the island of Tahiti during Cook's first voyage around the world. During a transit, Venus appears as a small black
1769 transit of Venus observed from Tahiti
1769_transit_of_Venus_observed_from_Tahiti
Astronomical transit of Venus across the Sun
A transit of Venus takes place when Venus passes directly between the Sun and the Earth (or any other superior planet), becoming visible against (and hence
Transit_of_Venus
Photos of the transit of Venus in 1874
Passage de Vénus is a series of photographs of the transit of the planet Venus across the Sun on 9 December 1874. They were purportedly taken in Japan
Passage_de_Vénus
Variations of lighting of the planet's surface
Galileo Galilei in 1610. Although the extreme crescent phase of Venus has since been observed with the naked eye, there are no indisputable historical pre-telescopic
Phases_of_Venus
Gas layer surrounding Venus
The atmosphere of Venus is the very dense layer of gases surrounding the planet Venus. Venus's atmosphere is composed of 96.5% carbon dioxide and 3.5%
Atmosphere_of_Venus
English poet and playwright (1907–2005)
Castle as Ring Round the Moon for director Peter Brook. He also wrote Venus Observed, which was produced at the St James's Theatre by Laurence Olivier. A
Christopher_Fry
Ancient Roman goddess of love, sex and fertility
BC) Venus Pudica Capitoline Venus Venus de' Medici Esquiline Venus Venus Felix Venus of Arles Venus Anadyomene (also here) Venus, Pan and Eros Venus Genetrix
Venus_(mythology)
Astronomical event
1769 Transit of Venus observed from Tahiti. For details of the 2004 and 2012 transits, see Transit of Venus, 2004 and Transit of Venus, 2012. "1874 December
1874_transit_of_Venus
English actor (1908–1990)
London and New York in such plays as Bell, Book and Candle (1950), Venus Observed, The Cocktail Party, The Kingfisher and The Love of Four Colonels, which
Rex_Harrison
The planet Venus was first observed in antiquity, and continued with telescopic observations, and then by visiting spacecraft. Spacecraft have performed
Observations and explorations of Venus
Observations_and_explorations_of_Venus
Canadian-born British actor (1917–1990)
(1959), he tended to concentrate on theatre work, in such productions as Venus Observed, Anne of the Thousand Days, The Reluctant Debutante and The Last of
John_Merivale
Atmospheric phenomenon
The Belt of Venus, also called Venus's Girdle, the antitwilight arch, or antitwilight, is an atmospheric phenomenon visible shortly before dawn or after
Belt_of_Venus
Astronomical phenomenon of Lunar Occultation of Venus
The lunar occultation of Venus refers to a natural phenomenon in which the Moon passes in front of Venus, obstructing it from view on some regions of
Lunar_occultation_of_Venus
Hypothetical moon of Venus
satellite of Venus reportedly sighted by Giovanni Cassini in 1672 and by several other astronomers in following years. It was 'observed' up to 30 times
Neith_(hypothetical_moon)
English actor (1922–1992)
Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref. 1946 The Guinea Pig West End debut 1950 Venus Observed Edgar 1950 Ring Round the Moon Frederic, Hugo Broadway debut 1951 The
Denholm_Elliott
Austrian actor (1896–1967)
Year TV Show Role Notes 1960 Venus Observed [de] The Duke of Altair based on Venus Observed 1962 Laura [de] Waldo Lydecker based on Laura 1963 The Doctor's
Anton_Walbrook
1956 short story by James Blish
composes several songs. He then comes across a play by Christopher Fry, Venus Observed, which he realises is an ideal subject for his music. Working to a tight
A_Work_of_Art
Species of carnivorous plant
The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a carnivorous plant native to the temperate and subtropical wetlands of North Carolina and South Carolina, on
Venus_flytrap
Astronomical event on 8 June 2004
A transit of Venus was observed from Earth on 8 June 2004. The event received significant attention, since it was the first Venus transit after the invention
2004_transit_of_Venus
Mean distance between Earth and the Sun
and was applied to the transits of Venus observed in 1761 and 1769, and then again in 1874 and 1882. Transits of Venus occur in pairs, but less than one
Astronomical_unit
British actor (born 1960)
Bromley (1988–89), The Circle at the Theatre Royal, Bath (1989–90), Venus Observed at the Chichester Festival Theatre (1991–92), Paul in Double Take at
Jeremy_Brudenell
Investigating an unfamiliar area
New York: Penguin, 1994. Cooper, Henry S. F., Jr. The Evening Star: Venus Observed. Baltimore, Md.: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1994. Cooper, Henry
Exploration
English theatre director
(Hampstead Theatre) King Lear in New York (Chichester Festival Theatre) Venus Observed (Chichester Festival Theatre) The Sisterhood (Chichester Festival Theatre)
Edward_Hall_(director)
English actress (1939–2014)
Fanciful, The Provok'd Wife at the National Theatre Studio 1992, Rosabel, Venus Observed at the Chichester Festival 1992, Eve, Cain at the Chichester Festival
Kate_O'Mara
United States historic place
S. Virgin Islands, marking the spot where, in 1882, a transit of Venus was observed and recorded. The monument was added to the National Register of Historic
Venus_Hill
season, the Workshop offered six plays: Lysistrata, by Aristophanes; Venus Observed, by Christopher Fry; Death of a Salesman, by Arthur Miller; a revival
Actor's_Workshop
Astronomical event
forming a triple conjunction. It was globally observed in the western sky soon after sunset. On March 13, Venus and Jupiter re-entered conjunction, and five
2012 Venus–Jupiter–Mercury conjunction
2012_Venus–Jupiter–Mercury_conjunction
English actress (1902–1988)
(1945) by Emlyn Williams Happy with Either (1948) by Margaret Kennedy Venus Observed (1950) by Christopher Fry The Living Room (1953) by Graham Greene Eighty
Valerie_Taylor_(actress)
American actor (1928–2020)
in Brigadoon on October 22. He starred on stage in Christopher Fry's Venus Observed at the Coast Theatre in 1954. On television, Whitman acted in episodes
Stuart_Whitman
Painting by Diego Velázquez
The Rokeby Venus (/ˈroʊkbi/ ROHK-bee; also known as The Toilet of Venus, Venus at her Mirror, Venus and Cupid and, in Spanish, La Venus del espejo) is
Rokeby_Venus
Crew of an expiditional voyage by James Cook
Plymouth on 26 August 1768 according to ship's journal. 1769 transit of Venus observed from Tahiti Personnel of Franklin's lost expedition In case of his escape
List of crew members aboard the first voyage of James Cook
List_of_crew_members_aboard_the_first_voyage_of_James_Cook
Scientific assessments on the microbial habitability of Venus
The possibility of life on Venus is a subject of interest in astrobiology due to Venus's proximity and similarities to Earth. To date, no definitive evidence
Life_on_Venus
Island in French Polynesia
James Cook first landed on Tahiti, where he planned the 1769 Transit of Venus observed from Tahiti and Moʼorea. Cook arrived in October 1777 and obtained supplies
Moʼorea
British actor (1888–1960)
Buckingham Fading Mansion (1949, Duchess Theatre) as Cormack Joyce Venus Observed (1950, St James’s Theatre) as Herbert Reedbeck The Gioconda Smile (1950
George_Relph
Khoikhoi woman (c. 1789–1815)
a freak show attraction in 19th-century Europe under the name Hottentot Venus, a name that was later attributed to at least one other woman similarly
Sarah_Baartman
Supposed glow in Venus's light
the night side of the planet Venus. The phenomenon has not been scientifically confirmed, and theories as to the observed phenomenon's cause are numerous
Ashen_light
Roles of actor Stuart Whitman
Retrieved May 28, 2023. Von Blon, Katherine (May 26, 1954). "Fry's 'Venus Observed' Given Coast Premiere". Los Angeles Times. p. Part III: 7. "Theatre
Stuart Whitman on screen and stage
Stuart_Whitman_on_screen_and_stage
missions to the planet Venus (including gravity-assist flybys). Missions to Venus constitute part of the exploration of Venus. The Soviet Union, followed
List_of_missions_to_Venus
Polynesian navigator
of a solar eclipse, and then Joseph Banks during the 1769 Transit of Venus observed from Tahiti. After which, Tupaia "attached himself to the British,"
Tupaia_(navigator)
Vortex on non-Earth planets with atmospheres
connect Mercury's magnetic field to space. Venus Express observed two large shape-shifting vortices on Venus' poles (polar vortices) in 2006 on one of
Extraterrestrial_vortex
little to no branching or anastomosing. Types of simple channels observed on Venus include sinuous rilles, simple channels with flow margins, and canali
Surface_features_of_Venus
English actor and director (1907–1989)
1950 he produced, directed and starred in Christopher Fry's verse play Venus Observed. The production was popular, despite poor reviews, but the expensive
Laurence_Olivier
Australian actor, journalist and reviewer
spanning from 1948 and 1997. The Slaughter of St Teresa's Day (1960) Venus Observed (1960) The Life and Death of King Richard II (1960) Stormy Petrel (1960)
Walter_Sullivan_(actor)
1874 transit of Venus observed in Hawaii
1874 Transit of Venus Expedition to Hawaii was an astronomical expedition by British scientists to observe the December 8 transit of Venus at three separate
1874 Transit of Venus Expedition to Hawaii
1874_Transit_of_Venus_Expedition_to_Hawaii
Paleolithic carved head
The Venus of Brassempouy (French: la Dame de Brassempouy, [la dam də bʁasɛ̃pwi], meaning "Lady of Brassempouy", or Dame à la Capuche, "Lady with the Hood")
Venus_of_Brassempouy
Australian actress (1912–2002)
World Host TV series 1959 A Tongue of Silver Role unknown Teleplay 1960 Venus Observed Role unknown Teleplay 1961 Corinth House Mrs. Heysham Teleplay 1962
Gwen_Plumb
Former theatre in City of Westminster, London, England
Leigh took over the management of the theatre. Their successes included Venus Observed (1950) and for the 1951 Festival of Britain season Caesar and Cleopatra
St_James's_Theatre
Débarbat, Suzanne; Launay, Françoise (2006). "The 1874 Transit of Venus Observed in Japan by the French, and Associated Relics". Journal of Astronomical
1874_in_animation
Mid-20th-century stage production company created by Laurence Olivier
Prince and the Showgirl Production company Feb 13, 1952 – Apr 26, 1952 Venus Observed "Produced by arrangement with …" Dec 20, 1951 – Apr 13, 1952 Antony
Laurence_Olivier_Productions
Season of television series
morality play The Gambler (1950), Christopher Fry's 1950 blank verse play Venus Observed, Jean Anouilh's 1952 Joan of Arc play The Lark adapted by Lillian Hellman
Festival (Canadian TV series) season 3
Festival_(Canadian_TV_series)_season_3
Transit of Venus across the Sun visible from Earth on 5–6 June 2012
The 2012 transit of Venus, when the planet Venus appeared as a small, dark spot passing across the face of the Sun, began at 22:09 UTC on 5 June 2012,
2012_transit_of_Venus
Alleged oldest artifact
The Venus of Berekhat Ram (280,000–250,000 BP) is a pebble found at Berekhat Ram on the Golan Heights. The pebble has been suggested to have been modified
Venus_of_Berekhat_Ram
1627 catalogue of astronomical data by Johannes Kepler
accurate to predict a transit of Mercury observed by Pierre Gassendi in 1631 and a transit of Venus observed by Jeremiah Horrox in 1639. Adam Schall von
Rudolphine_Tables
Australian actor (1938–2016)
Melbourne 1959 The Party Soya Marshall University of Melbourne 1959 Venus Observed Edgar University of Melbourne 1959 The Rape of the Belt Zeus University
Lewis_Fiander
English actress (1922–2011)
Traveller Without Luggage, Curley's wife in Of Mice and Men, Perpetua in Venus Observed and Rosaline in Love's Labour's Lost Vaudeville, May 1952, Linda Cooper
Sheila_Burrell
State where a planet's atmosphere rotates faster than the planet itself
than the planet itself. This behavior is observed in the atmospheres of Venus, Titan, Jupiter, and Saturn. Venus exhibits the most extreme super-rotation
Atmospheric_super-rotation
NASA probe of the Sun's outer corona
observations of the Sun's outer corona. It used repeated gravity assists from Venus to develop an eccentric orbit, approaching within 9.86 solar radii (6.9
Parker_Solar_Probe
Geology of second planet from the Sun
The geology of Venus is the scientific study of the surface, crust, and interior of the planet Venus. Within the Solar System, it is the one nearest to
Geology_of_Venus
discovered that Venus has a geologically young surface with a relatively uniform age of 500±200 Ma (million years). The age of Venus was revealed by the
Geodynamics_of_Venus
English actor (1915–1998)
There Goes the Bride (1985). In England they played at Windsor in Fry's Venus Observed (1980) and the farce See How They Run (1986). In the West End they appeared
Michael_Denison
Fourth planet from the Sun
by the quality of the instruments. The only occultation of Mars by Venus observed was that of 13 October 1590, seen by Michael Maestlin at Heidelberg
Mars
Sculpture in Salem, Oregon, U.S.
Machine Salem, Oregon Community Guide. Retrieved on February 25, 2008. Venus Observed. Time, Monday, July 6, 1953. Oregon's Bronze "Pioneer" Rises to Resting
Oregon_Pioneer
describes a game with the current movement rules between Mars wooing Venus, observed by Mercury, and reiterates that only one Queen is allowed on the board
Chess_in_Spain
Australian actress
Party – 28/09/1959". University of Melbourne. Retrieved 13 March 2026. "Venus Observed (1959)". University of Melbourne. Retrieved 13 March 2026. "The Right
Patricia_Kennedy_(actress)
British actress, singer and writer (1915–2011)
husband were made CBE in 1983. The couple played at Windsor in Fry's Venus Observed (1980) and the farce See How They Run (1986). In the West End they appeared
Dulcie_Gray
Débarbat, Suzanne; Launay, Françoise (2006). "The 1874 Transit of Venus Observed in Japan by the French, and Associated Relics". Journal of Astronomical
List_of_years_in_animation
Depictions in culture of the planet Venus
Venus, as one of the brightest objects in the sky, has been known since prehistoric times and has been a major fixture in human culture for as long as
Venus_in_culture
Bay on the north coast of Tahiti, French Polynesia
March 1797 to establish a mission at Point Venus. First voyage of James Cook 1769 Transit of Venus observed from Tahiti Tautira Bay, which Cook visited
Matavai_Bay
Overview of volcanic activity on the planet Venus
The surface of Venus is dominated by volcanic features and has more volcanoes than any other planet in the Solar System. It has a surface that is 90%
Volcanism_on_Venus
The mapping of Venus refers to the process and results of human description of the geological features of the planet Venus. It involves surface radar
Mapping_of_Venus
List of films produced in West Germany in 1960
Alfred Schieske, Heinz Reincke Drama Venus Observed [de] Peter Beauvais Anton Walbrook, Karin Hübner Comedy a.k.a. Venus im Licht The Voice of the Turtle
List of West German films of 1960
List_of_West_German_films_of_1960
determination of a more accurate value of the astronomical unit. Venus has a very well observed and predictable orbit. From the perspective of all but the most
Orbit_of_Venus
Neo-Classical portrait sculpture of Pauline Bonaparte by Antonio Canova
Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix ("Venus Victorious") is a semi-nude and life-size reclining, neo-Classical portrait sculpture of Pauline Bonaparte
Venus_Victrix_(Canova)
Asteroid with which Venus shares its orbit around the Sun
A Venus trojan is an asteroid that orbits the Sun in the vicinity of Venus. Trojans travel in Venus-Sun Lagrangian points L4, leading 60°, or L5, trailing
Venus_trojan
English actor (1929–2006)
Shirley Episode: "Quay South" 1957 ITV Play of the Week Edgar Episode: "Venus Observed" 1960 Maigret Sergeant Episode: "A Man of Quality" 1961 The Dickie Henderson
Peter_Barkworth
Radical shift in Western cosmology
all others. In 1610, Galileo observed that Venus had a full set of phases, similar to the phases of the moon we can observe from Earth. This was explainable
Copernican_Revolution
Australian actress
Manager University of Melbourne with Union Theatre Repertory Company 1959 Venus Observed Assistant Stage Manager University of Melbourne with Union Theatre Repertory
Lyndel_Rowe
Temporary quasi-satellite of Venus
VE68) is a sub-kilometer sized asteroid and temporary quasi-satellite of Venus. Discovered in 2002, it was the first such object to be discovered around
524522_Zoozve
Earliest certainly recorded transit of Venus
of Mercury in 1631 and transits of Venus in 1631 and 1761. The Mercury transit occurred as predicted and was observed by Johann Baptist Cysat in Innsbruck
1639_transit_of_Venus
Australian actress
Repertory Company Arms and the Man Assistant Stage Manager The Party Venus Observed The Rape of the Belt The Ghost Train Miss Bourne / Assistant Stage Manager
Marion_Edward
Event when planets are seen to pass one another
Both involve the same two planets: Venus and Jupiter. An occultation of Mars by Venus on 13 October 1590 was observed by the German astronomer Michael Maestlin
Planetary transits and occultations
Planetary_transits_and_occultations
1972 science fiction novella by Frederik Pohl
"The Merchants of Venus" is a science fiction novella by American writer Frederik Pohl and published in 1972 as part of the collection The Gold at the
The_Merchants_of_Venus
Visual distortion of Venus when it transits the sun
black drop effect is an optical phenomenon visible during a transit of Venus and, to a lesser extent, a transit of Mercury. Just after second contact
Black_drop_effect
Brazilian astronomer, engineer, and educator
calculating the stellar parallax of the Sun during the 1874 transit of Venus. Almeida was an important figure in the development of cinematography, and
Francisco Antônio de Almeida Júnior
Francisco_Antônio_de_Almeida_Júnior
Overview of the actor's professional life
39 RADA Cabaret 30 March 1949 Personal appearance Lyceum Theatre 1 Venus Observed 18 January – 5 August 1950 The Duke of Altair Also director St James's
Laurence Olivier on stage and screen
Laurence_Olivier_on_stage_and_screen
European orbiter mission to Venus (2005–2015)
Venus Express (VEX) was the first Venus exploration mission of the European Space Agency (ESA). Launched in November 2005, it arrived at Venus in April
Venus_Express
Chronological list of Chichester Festival Theatre productions
Bennett 1992 Coriolanus by William Shakespeare, directed by Tim Supple Venus Observed directed by James Roose Evans King Lear in New York directed by Patrick
Chichester Festival production history
Chichester_Festival_production_history
Therefore it was originally broadcast at 8:30 EST instead of 9:30. "Venus Observed" was originally scheduled for broadcast 7 January 1963, but delayed
List of Festival (Canadian TV series) episodes
List_of_Festival_(Canadian_TV_series)_episodes
Region of deformed terrain on Venus
A tessera (plural tesserae) is a region of heavily deformed terrain on Venus, characterized by two or more intersecting tectonic elements, high topography
Tessera_(Venus)
Indian actress (1933–1969)
beauty became central to her public image and earned her the nickname "Venus of the Indian screen", later critics argue that her physical appeal often
Madhubala
Terra on Venus
for a Slavic goddess of Love, is a major landmass near the south pole of Venus which is centered at 60°S and 20°E and has a diameter of 8,615 kilometres
Lada_Terra
First planet from the Sun
true for Venus, which appears brightest when it is a crescent, because it is much closer to Earth than when gibbous. Mercury is best observed at the first
Mercury_(planet)
German director
(based on All You Young Lovers by Jack Pulman) 1960: Venus Observed [de] — (based on Venus Observed) 1960: Familie — (based on The Wooden Dish by Edmund
Peter_Beauvais
Epithet of the Roman goddess Venus
Venus Verticordia ("Changer of Hearts" or "Heart-Turner") was an aspect of the Roman goddess Venus conceived as having the power to convert either virgin
Venus_Verticordia
French astronomic observation voyage to the New Zealand territory
Transit of Venus Expedition to Campbell Island was an astronomical expedition by French scientists to observe the 9 December 1874 transit of Venus on subantarctic
1874 Transit of Venus Expedition to Campbell Island
1874_Transit_of_Venus_Expedition_to_Campbell_Island
18th-century British astronomer
1768 to the expedition sent to the Pacific Ocean in order to observe the transit of Venus aboard James Cook's Endeavour. Born sometime in December 1734
Charles_Green_(astronomer)
Faint emission of light by a planetary atmosphere
were only theoretical. Airglow on Venus is the most likely candidate for the illusive ashen light having been observed from Earth since the 17th century
Airglow
Northern Irish actress (1912–2001)
London The Brontes 1949 London Players Aftermath 1950 St James Theatre Venus Observed 1951 Citizens Theatre Glasgow As You Like It 1954 Hythe Summer Theatre
Micheline_Patton
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Afghan, Arabic, Australian, Iranian, Muslim, Parsi
Star; Venus; The Planet Venus; Immaculate; Undefiled; Planet Venus
Female
Egyptian
, Venus.
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Indian
Planet venus
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Muslim
Planet venus
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Latin American
Goddess of love and beauty.
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Tamil
Knowledge, Venus, Unassuming
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Muslim
Elevated. Venus.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
The Planet Venus; Resplendent; Venus; Friday
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Planet Venus
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Latin
Youthful.
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American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, German, Greek, Latin
Goddess of Love / Beauty
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Indian, Sanskrit
Lord Ganesha
Girl/Female
Latin
Named for Venus.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, Muslim, Pashtun
Venus; Star
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic, Farsi, Iranian, Latin, Muslim
Elevated; Venus; A Star; The Planet Venus
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Planet Venus
Girl/Female
Arabic
Elevated; Venus
Girl/Female
Muslim
Planet venus
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : habitational name from Venoix in Calvados, France. Spelled thus, the surname is now found principally in northeastern England.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Venus.
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