Ingress Collection

Ingress Abbey, Greenhithe, Kent - postcard unknown publisher

The Transit of Venus, Photographic Observations at Station B, Honolulu, 8 December 1874 (engraving)
1053376 The Transit of Venus, Photographic Observations at Station B, Honolulu, 8 December 1874 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transit of Venus)

1874 Transit of Venus chart, ingress 1 (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

1874 Transit of Venus chart, ingress 2 (interior 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

Ingress Park, Kent, the seat of William Havelock, who this year read in his newspaper about Bonapartes ill-fated invasion of Russia while his daughter, Miss Helen Havelock, drew this picture

Skin damage immune response, artwork
Skin damage immune response. Computer artwork showing the bodys immune response to pathogens (red dots) entering through a skin wound (upper centre)

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Discover the intriguing connections between the 1874 Transit of Venus and Ingress, an ancient concept that transcends time. This postcard from Ingress Abbey in Greenhithe, Kent, showcases a serene English landscape, a stark contrast to the scientific marvel taking place halfway around the world. On December 8, 1874, astronomers at Station B in Honolulu made precise observations of Venus' transit across the sun's surface, as depicted in this engraving. The 1874 Transit of Venus charts (ingress 1 and ingress 2) mark the exact times of this celestial event. Meanwhile, back in England, Ingress Park may have provided a tranquil setting for contemplation, as depicted in these artwork images of the skin damage immune response. The intricate dance of science, art, and history converge in this fascinating exploration of the past and the present.