nabraxas Posted May 2, 2012 On 5 and 6 June this year, millions of people around the world will be able to see Venus pass across the face of the Sun in what will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It will take Venus about six hours to complete its transit, appearing as a small black dot on the Sun's surface, in an event that will not happen again until 2117. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-04/iop-vta043012.php crazee times for us Taurenes ruled by Venus.... Venus entered its own sign of Taurus, the Bull, on March 28, 2012 and will remain there until July 31, 2012. During this time it will transition from Evening star to Morning star completing its fifth and final synodic cycle of its 8 year pentagonal dance. Taurus is a powerful sign for Venus as its earthy energy is able to manifest Venus' creative impulse on the physical plane. Venus in Taurus brings comfort and ease to life. But this Venus in Taurus must also go through the shamanic process of shifting from Evening Star to Morning Star. During its transit in Taurus there may be upsets in the status quo especially when Venus conjoins Ketu on April 9, 2012 and later becomes involved in a lunar eclipse on June 4, 2012 followed by its spectacular Venus Transit between June 5-6, 2012. Venus IS the planet to watch for the most significant astronomical and astrological events of 2012. http://starworlds.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/venus-enters-taurus-march-28.html if you pay any credence to those sort ov things... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qualia Posted May 2, 2012 venus is also in retrograde this year at this time, maximum star-power! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sallubrious Posted May 2, 2012 The transit of Venus - many people have lived their whole life and not seen it. The Supermoon this weekend. I could go on & on Interesting times for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonstn Posted May 2, 2012 Note to self, got to get a sun filter and camera lens for my scope!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nabraxas Posted May 2, 2012 venus is also in retrograde this year at this time, maximum star-power! cue for a song: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheExplorer Posted May 2, 2012 Cool. Full transit can be viewed in Australia as well: This combined with the full eclipse in November makes it a good year to keep your eyes on the sky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niggles Posted May 3, 2012 yep... need new lenses for my telescope~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Francois le Danque Posted May 3, 2012 The Supermoon what is? and is it this coming weekend or this weekend just past? also does anyone know of a website that alerts us, in the southern hemisphere, to such interesting astronomical phenomena? like meteor showers and stuff. i always hear about them on the news the next day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nabraxas Posted May 3, 2012 ^ i think the supermoon is now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheExplorer Posted May 3, 2012 what is? and is it this coming weekend or this weekend just past? also does anyone know of a website that alerts us, in the southern hemisphere, to such interesting astronomical phenomena? like meteor showers and stuff. i always hear about them on the news the next day This one is pretty good: http://www.seasky.org/astronomy/astronomy-calendar-2012.html p.s. Looks like there is a partial lunar eclipse on June 4 as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planthelper Posted June 6, 2012 definately worth having a look oneselfe! image depicted shows, the sun projected thru binoculars, one faintly can see some sun spots aswell. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shamanistic Posted June 6, 2012 Thanks for that Planthelper at least I get to see a picture of it, there's so much cloud cover here that I don't even think I'll see the sun today let alone venus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shroomeup Posted June 6, 2012 I saw it! I chucked on the welding mask and could see it quite clearly even without any magnification. Pretty cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watertrade Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) I used my welding mask ( auto black out on one and as you expect it didn't work.) I then set up a pin hole camera, which was too small. I'm now using a shovel solar projector. and its awesome. I will post video tonight. shovel solar projector = shovel with tiny mirror stuck on the top projecting light into dark shed. Edited June 6, 2012 by watertrade 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planthelper Posted June 6, 2012 cloudy now aswell at my place, i still see venus once in a while, but it's a windy day on top, of all the comotion... here a shot of my equipment! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watertrade Posted June 6, 2012 I love the setup PH. mine is equally dodgy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tipz Posted June 6, 2012 here is a shot that a friend of mine took today through a welding mask also.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woof woof woof Posted June 9, 2012 cool that you guys saw it too. I was at work when I saw it. used 2x tinted windows, sunglasses and binoculars. it worked well since the sun was setting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
