Events

Transit of Venus

When: Wednesday 6th June 2012, 7am – 12:30pm

Where: Gravity Discovery Centre and Gingin Observatory

Cost: $25 adult, $20 child or $40 adult, $30 child including full buffet breakfast

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Details

This event will enable visitors to view the transit of Venus throughout the morning in a range of different ways. Solar telescopes will be set up by expert astronomers to view the event. One telescope will be linked to a large screen for group viewing. There will be a live webcast on another large screen, as well as sky glasses and pin hole cameras. Guest speakers will present on the scientific and historical importance of the transit of Venus.

Bookings are recommended. Breakfast will be served between 8-10am.

More details at http://www.transitofvenus.com.au/HOME.html

http://www.transitofvenus.org/

http://www.ginginobservatory.com/