[meteorite-list] re: OT: Transit of Venus

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Just back in from viewing the transit at Virginia Beach.   It had been cloudy for days here and there were low clouds over the ocean and sunrise.  It was about 5-10 minutes after sunrise before we even saw the sun.   The clouds made a great filter though early on, with a huge orange sun just visible through them and venus visible nake eye.   Great sight.   Glad I made the trip.

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Eric Olson
ELKK Meteorites
http://www.star-bits.com


> > Is anyone planning to observe the June 8 Transit of Venus?
> > Tracy Latimer
> 
> Hi Tracy and the rest,
> 
> The Sun with Venus are projected on my ceiling at this moment, through my
> old 4.5" Newton. And it is a *very* attractive sight, much more attractive
> than the Mercury transit last year. Venus is actually quite big! There are
> only some minute sunspots currently, so Venus really jumps out. It is also
> visible with the naked eye (using a filter of course) as a small spot on the
> sun.
> 
> "There's a little black spot on the sun today....
>  That's my soul up there......"
> 
> (The Police)
> 
> - Marco
> 
> 
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> Leiden, the Netherlands
> 52.15896 N, 4.48884 E (WGS 84)
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