Browsing Archive: June, 2012

Transit of Venus

Posted by on Wednesday, June 6, 2012,
The fates smiled on us today! 

 As I wrote yesterday, the transit of Venus happened today and will not repeat for 105 years. It  is among the rarest of astronomical events, and one not to be missed by science geeks like me. Unfortunately the skies were cloudy and dark for the whole day, so it looked hopeless - but just as the transit started the clouds parted and we had good viewing for the entire event.

 
Here is one of the better photographs that I took of the event. For those who are interest...

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Transit of Venus

Posted by on Tuesday, June 5, 2012,
Another astronomical event will be occurring today - and this one is considered among the most rare. During the day, the planet Venus will pass between the Earth and the Sun, resulting in the chance to view Venus during the day. More accurately, with the right equipment you will be able to see a dark spot move slowly past the surface of the Sun. If you do not have the right equipment, NASA is providing a webcam view here.  Many universities and observatories will be setting up public viewings...
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Dr. Chris Bird I am a theoretical physicist & mathematician, with training in electronics, programming, robotics, and a number of other related fields.

   


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