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Based on astronomer Guillaume Le Gentil's life, the play follows his obsession with observing the transit of Venus. He leaves Celeste, who loves him, on an expedition, returns six years later without having seen the transit, and prepares to set out again. The play takes artistic license with the timing of Le Gentil's return.
Astronomer Guillaume Le Gentil de la Galaisière attempts to observe the transit of Venus to estimate the distance between Earth and the Sun. His fiancée Celeste initially loves him but later turns to his assistant, Demarais.
Based on astronomer Guillaume Le Gentil's life, the play follows his obsession with observing the transit of Venus. He leaves Celeste, who loves him, on an expedition, returns six years later without having seen the transit, and prepares to set out again. The play takes artistic license with the timing of Le Gentil's return.
Astronomer Guillaume Le Gentil de la Galaisière attempts to observe the transit of Venus to estimate the distance between Earth and the Sun. His fiancée Celeste initially loves him but later turns to his assistant, Demarais.