At sunrise on the 6th of June 2012 in the UK, the planet Venus will be seen in transit across the disk of the Sun. The transit can be observed with the naked eye but you must wear proper eye-protection - either so-called 'eclipse glasses' or dense welding goggles. Do not be tempted to view the sun through thin cloud either with the naked eye or any form of optical aid.
Please note: contrary to much published advice, we do not recommend the eyepiece projection method of viewing the sun as a great many modern instruments employ plastics extensively in their construction and the heat from the focused solar image will destroy parts of these telescopes - only use the projection method if you are confident that your telescope is of all-metal construction. (in the USA the transit is visible late in the afternoon of the 5th of June 2012).

Check out our expedition to northern Sweden to view the whole transit from above the Arctic Circle.
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Presented by Robert J Dalby FRAS

for The Astronomy and Nature Centre

Produced by DB Video Services for Astronomy and Nature TV

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