Transcript Transit of Venus June 5th

June
th
5 2012
Before sunset
Venus Transits the Sun
• Viewable in the Western Hemisphere around sunset
(ends when the sun sets)
• Viewable in the Eastern Hemisphere around sunrise
• the next transits of Venus will be in December 2117
and December 2125
• Must not view with the naked eye!!!!
• http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highli
ghts/Safely-View-the-Upcoming-Eclipse-and-Transit150863835.html for safe ways to view it other than
what is in this PowerPoint
• Search for eclipse glasses to find viewers
• If you’re observing the Sun with your naked eyes, all
you really need are low-cost solar observing glasses
from companies such as Rainbow Symphony (I
found some on Amazon and eBay too)
• Can use #14 arc welding glass too (including
welding goggles)
• For telescopes or binoculars make sure you have a
solar filter on the end (not the eye piece)
• Moonen does not endorse any of the companies
listed in the purchase of solar merchandise, nor is
she responsible for any identity theft.
Telescope filters from Rainbow Symphony