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#103363 5-Jun-2012 20:12

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If you want to see the transit of Venus across the sun check out this link. It'll update every 15min or so with a high res image so you can check in and see the spectacle. It will be visible in New Zealand from 10.15am to 4.43pm Wednesday.

http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/assets/mov/depot/APOD/latest_APOD_HMIC_FR.jpg

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#636354 5-Jun-2012 21:09

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Thanks for link. Was hoping to observe it myself, forecast is bad for Auckland, and haven't got my sun funnel made for my scope. If it does turn out sunny I will be very sad!

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Joseph

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#636359 5-Jun-2012 21:25

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Cool.
Cheers for sharing! :)

Still gonna hold out hope for observing it in between snow clouds, but this might have to do if all else fails.

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#636450 6-Jun-2012 05:04

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Very cool! Thankyou.

Shindig

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#636521 6-Jun-2012 10:17

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Guys, it has started.

From google+ you can view a hangout from people in the USA with some awesome views.

check Frazer Cain on google plus

The little things make the biggest difference.

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#636523 6-Jun-2012 10:20

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Link not working at work, but maybe just too many people wanting to view it at the same time? Thanks for putting up the link though.

EDIT: No it's working now, so all good. Thanks!

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#636526 6-Jun-2012 10:25

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Cheers for the link. This will be the only way i get to see this once in a lifetime event, while im stuck at work..

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#636529 6-Jun-2012 10:26

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I'm watching it on http://events.slooh.com/ - a selection of telescopes from all round the world. Uni of New Mexico feed is the best right now.

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#636532 6-Jun-2012 10:35

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Trying to source some solar glasses.

The little things make the biggest difference.

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#636535 6-Jun-2012 10:39

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Sunny in Auckland at the moment, and can see a little notch in the bottom of the sun..

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#636542 6-Jun-2012 10:41

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Sunny in Newmarket.... need some solar glasses!!!

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#636544 6-Jun-2012 10:51

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Hooray have observed it briefly in gap in clouds!

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Joseph

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#636565 6-Jun-2012 11:27

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Can we peek at it quickly naked (n.b. eyes) or with sunglasses? People do this all the time without going blind, right?

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#636566 6-Jun-2012 11:27

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jofizz: Hooray have observed it briefly in gap in clouds!

Cheers,
Joseph

Same for me! My day is complete!

"The Atlantis base, brings greetings from the pegasus galaxy, you may cut power to the gate!."- Dr Weir (Rising) New Zealand · Luke.Geek.NZ

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#636571 6-Jun-2012 11:38

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My very simple setup, worked pretty well during the 5 minutes that the clouds cooperated!

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Joseph

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#636576 6-Jun-2012 11:44

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Nice setup!

"The Atlantis base, brings greetings from the pegasus galaxy, you may cut power to the gate!."- Dr Weir (Rising) New Zealand · Luke.Geek.NZ

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