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On June 5 and 6, 2012 the planet Venus will pass in front of the Sun for the last time this century. Millions around the world will witness this rare astronomical phenomenon.
This website is entirely devoted to the transit of Venus: its history, where and when you should watch it and what you can do to get involved in the observation. Learn more...
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The Astronomical Society of the Pacific has put together an eight-page PDF booklet The 2012 Transit of Venus, based on the article by Paul Deans in the spring 2011 issue of Mercury. Deans explains the science of transits, describes the … Continue reading
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) is holding its annual meeting this week in Baltimore, MD. Sure, it sounds odd that a Pacific organization is meeting on the shores of the Atlantic, but don’t let the name fool you. … Continue reading
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