Venus transit 5 June 2012

The Thing · Feb 21, 2011, 22:01:19

I just read about this in the US Astronomy magazine. It would be good to organise a transit event if its visible in the UK. Won't be another for a century!

Tony G · Feb 21, 2011, 22:34:28

Duncan,

I think this is only visible from the Pacific region.

Tony G

Carole · Feb 21, 2011, 22:45:00

It's not supposed to be visible from this country but we had our turn in 2004.

Carole

Mac · Feb 22, 2011, 00:08:30

Its visible from most of the globe, just the part thats in daylight,

Hawaii looks most suitable.
Mac.

MarkS · Feb 22, 2011, 05:20:20

That's the problem with reading stuff in foreign magazines!!!

mickw · Feb 22, 2011, 07:26:50

We need to put the clocks back 10 hours

The Thing · Feb 22, 2011, 07:32:59

Thought that might be the case. Looks like a long haul holiday might be in order.

Tony G · Feb 22, 2011, 13:07:33

Quote from: The Thing on Feb 22, 2011, 07:32:59
Thought that might be the case. Looks like a long haul holiday might be in order.

Does that mean you're walking to the next DSC.

Tony G

The Thing · Feb 22, 2011, 14:08:08

The transit will be visible from London, at least the very end.

Otherwise it's Hawaii or Tahiti or Tonga or Bora Bora... and it's my 50th that year AND the wife likes the idea. Dear oh dear, better start saving.

Mac · Feb 22, 2011, 14:39:39

If its the Hawaiian islands you choose, I can personally recommend this one in Maui.

http://www.fairmont.com/kealani

spent my honeymoon there.

Mac

The Thing · Feb 23, 2011, 20:42:18

Seemingly the longest visible transit will be seen from southern Iceland, which isn't too far. Technical Details.

The Thing · May 20, 2012, 22:10:18

I have been out to scout a site for observing the transit. I have decided that Joss Bay, Broadstairs is ideal. It has a north to north east facing cliff edge car park that is tarmacked to a position far from the main part of the car park and the road. The car park has no barrier.

As long as the weather is totally ridiculous I will be there for the Wednesday morning sunrise as I will never get another chance to see a transit of Venus and even a glimpse will be worth it.

Carole · May 20, 2012, 22:45:43

It's possible I am going to be in Penzance on that day, but I guess being further west I will stand even less chance of seeing it. I saw the previous transit at Greenwich and saw the full works, so not too disappointed if I miss this one.

I'll take my eclipse specs with me though on the off chance.

Carole

Mike · May 21, 2012, 06:46:37

It will be visible after sunrise on the 6th June as long as you have an excellent view of the horizon (and the sky is clear).

Next chance to see one will be in 2117.

doug · May 21, 2012, 08:13:55

Bugger...... I shall have to miss that one. I won`t be available.....

Doug.

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