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Description: Safety, viewing techniques, FAQ, and historic expeditions pertaining to this June 8, 2004 event.
Until the 2117 Transit of Venus Books, Solar Viewers, Beer, Music & More When Venus passes directly between earth and the sun, we see the distant planet as a small dot gliding slowly across the face of the sun.  Historically, this rare alignment is how we measured the size of our solar system.  The view is like a front row seat to the
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Description:Resources for experiencing 2012 Transit of Venus, including safe viewing techniques; FAQs; hands-on activities; art exhibits; videos and new media; historical artifacts on display; educational outreach and teacher resources; Transit of Venus phone app; blog; Facebook Group; map of events; history, including global expeditions; math and science of transits; the search for exoplanets and worlds similar to earth; where to be, and when; links; the black drop effect; eye safety; travel and tours; latest news; Transit of Venus merchandise; TROVE celebrations in Michiana; and a calendar of events.
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