asmith Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Ok I know the abuse will start here but I will just delete your posts so save both of our time and don't post the abuse. But are there any other astronomers out there who are at least a little bit excited about this special event? For those people out there who don't know about this special solar event, Venus will transit the sun on the 6th June 2012 and the next time it happens is in 2117 so I think I will be long gone by then. I have my telescope all ready to go on the deck at the office and as I missed the last transit due to cloud cover back in 2004 so I'm all pumped for this one. Also from an Australian point of view the transit is important as it is one of the reasons Captain Cook discovered us, a black dot crossing the sun, who would have thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazolaman Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Nice one Mr Smith. I will look out for this...should we be lucky enough to be able to see the sun! Is it a pin hole camera job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duxnutz Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Ok I know the abuse will start here but I will just delete your posts so save both of our time and don't post the abuse. But are there any other astronomers out there who are at least a little bit excited about this special event? For those people out there who don't know about this special solar event, Venus will transit the sun on the 6th June 2012 and the next time it happens is in 2117 so I think I will be long gone by then. I have my telescope all ready to go on the deck at the office and as I missed the last transit due to cloud cover back in 2004 so I'm all pumped for this one. Also from an Australian point of view the transit is important as it is one of the reasons Captain Cook discovered us, a black dot crossing the sun, who would have thought. I'm going to be flying that afternoon so am hoping the view is a good one. Ironically was flying the evening of the Super moon too and was really an awesome sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'd rather see ur... No, I won't say it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 What's with the pic of an orange witha worm hole? Seriously, though. The transit is of great historical and scientific significance, as its observance was used to calculate the distance between the Sun and Earth, and in turn, the size of the solar system. Only in the southern hemisphere will the transit be seen in the full. If you don't have the proper glasses, lens filters or not using the projection method, you can always try the pinhole method to view the transit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Lady Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 That is cool as it is my wedding anniversary ... Smithy can you see it without a telescope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assassin Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Yes I'm looking forward to it although the weather may not be helpfull--- and I will probably have to work that day. I am an amateur astronomer of sorts and have a home observatory----by the way 2 days earlier on the 4th of June there will be a partial eclipse of the moon for anyone interested Here is a photo of my roll off roof observatory and scopes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styler Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 What kind of telescope have you got Smithy? That looks like a nice piece of kit timelord! I'm thinking of getting a telescope so would be interested in suggestions on what to get as a beginner. I'd be keen to hook my DSLR up to the viewfinder to take photos, is this easily done? Sorry, don't mean to hijack your thread Smithy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assassin Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Gooday Styler, best bang for bucks as a beginner scope----wow so many variables,cost portability, storage in use and when not etc. Lots of people opt for small and cheap only to find the need to upgrade as they get more into astronomy---be warned very addictive! I would reccomend a dobsonian remembering aperture rules--10" or better still 12" better light gathering capabilities. They come in various configurations computerised goto or manual its just a matter of price. Mine is a 10" Skywatcher with goto. Wish I' got the 12" though. Your best bet is to have a look on line at your local astronomy shops and shop around for a good deal. Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbeaver Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Our back deck in the country ha nothing but vast starry in unpolluted sky to look out at I think a telescope would be a great idea. Will have to look into that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hohenthal Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Beeing a musician, Venus is just "my" planet! Yes, I am excited - will be on Tenerife island and hope to see the transit. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcedCanuck Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Yeah, I've been looking forward to it. I wouldn't call myself an astronomer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmith Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 I knew I wasn't the only one out there who is a little excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoops Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'm ready with a solar filter and "eclipse glasses" -- fingers crossed for clear weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Very cool. How are you going to view it Smithy? Pinhole or some special lenses for the telescope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmith Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Very cool. How are you going to view it Smithy? Pinhole or some special lenses for the telescope? Warren and I have organised to have his 120mm Celestron here all fitted up with a solar filter and a couple of deck chairs to take it all in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Very cool. Awesome photo too. But Smithy....when is the Death Star due to cross in front of the sun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Another excited astronomy geek here, Smithy Observed the last one in June '04 with a 102mm refractor and filtered 15x70 binoculars. I'm volunteering at an observing program my local library is holding and will be using an 8" dobsonian. There are quite a few public venues for watching in the Boston and So. NH area. Right now the forecast is iffy, but they never get it right one day out let alone six days. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fii28 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I knew I wasn't the only one out there who is a little excited. Definitely not!! We're very lucky to experience this transit as the next two transits of Venus will occur on December 11, 2117 and December 8, 2125. I read a lot about astrology and the planetary movements. It can give you incredible insight into yourself, others and the influences surrounding you. Monday's Full Moon is also the third Super Moon in a row this year - April, May now June. Both the Lunar eclipse & Full Moon are in the sign of Sagittarius so for all the Saggies out there, myself included, we may feel the planetary energy shifts a touch more than others. Watch the transit safely & enjoy! Fii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Very cool. Awesome photo too. But Smithy....when is the Death Star due to cross in front of the sun? Nut... the Deathstar always travels on the 'dark side' of the sun!!! -LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Well, looks like we won't be watching the transit in Sydney. Weather is going to be absolutely crap on Wed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigcars Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 As much as I'd like to burn my corneas to sightless ash trying to see a DOT in the middle of a burning ball of gas I think I'll just do with safer filmed footage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion21 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I'll catch it when it comes back around in 2117 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZCUBAN Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hi all It's just One of events like an eclipse but rarer Safest and best place to view is probably the Internet hope this link is helpful Cheers OZ Transit of Venus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drguano Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Less than an hour to go. Good luck Smithy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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