Robert Ferguson Observatory-Public Transit of Venus Observing
The Robert Ferguson Observatory will be offering free opportunities to view the transit of Venus.
Scopes will be prepared with special filters for safety and protection. Solar Viewing glasses will be available for sale at the gift counter. State Park Use Fee ($8.00) per vehicle entering the park. Handicapped parking is available at the observatory entrance, and wheel chair access is also available.
Mostly viewable locally, this is the last chance of our lifetimes to view this phenomenon as Venus passes in front of the sun's disk. WARNING: Do not view the sun by naked eye or regular scopes/binoculars! Use only approved safe filters/methods for solar viewing.
Event sequence: 3:06pm Venus contacts edge of solar disk 3:24pm Venus disk fully enters solar disk 6:26pm Maximum penetration of solar disk There will be no Public Star Party on this date.
Thank you for considering the Robert Ferguson Obsevatory.
Tuesday, 06/05/12
Contact:
Jim DeMancheWebsite: Click to Visit
Cost:
$8.00 State Park Vehicle FeeSave this Event:
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