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Transit of Venus 2012

The Grand Rapids Museum hosted a viewing event for the 2012 Transit of Venus. The Venus alignment is a rare even when the planet passes between the Earth and the sun. Next opportunity to observe this is December 2017.Mark your calendars.
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  • Thanks to the volunteers who shared their knowledge and equipment.

    Thanks to the volunteers who shared their knowledge and equipment.

  • That small dot at 1 o'clock in the field is the planet Venus moving across our nearest star.

    That small dot at 1 o'clock in the field is the planet Venus moving across our nearest star.

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  • Hang on. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event!

    Hang on. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event!

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  • Weed whacker carton turned into a pinhole camera viewing device.

    Weed whacker carton turned into a pinhole camera viewing device.

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  • Telescope image projected onto a screen.

    Telescope image projected onto a screen.

  • Transit of Venus 06/05/12

    Transit of Venus 06/05/12

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