June 5th 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-Transit-150863835.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