NYC Preps For Rare Transit Of Venus

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NYC Preps For Rare Transit Of Venus
May 30, 2012 6:00 AM
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The planet Venus transiting across the face of the Sun (credit: NASA)
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – New York City
astronomers will aim their telescopes westward one
week from Tuesday to get a rare glimpse of the planet
Venus gliding across the face of the Sun.
The Amateur Astronomers Association of New York are
setting up public viewings along the High Line at 14th
St. and 10th Ave as well as Riverside Park South near
Pier 1 Cafe close to 70th Street.
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The transit begins at 6:04 pm on June 5th , New
Yorkers will only be able to view it for two hours before
the Sun sets.
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“It’s a precious two hours,” said astronomer Jason
Kendall.
Astronomers advise viewers to never look directly at
the Sun and wear glasses equipped with special solar
filters, available at hardware stores. The AAA’s
telescopes will also have solar filters so people can
safely view the event. Regular sunglasses don’t
provide enough protection from the Sun’s rays.
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After the sun sets, Kendall and other astronomers will
focus their telescopes on the Moon and other
celestial objects. Weather permitting, the star party will
last until 11 p.m. NASA is also providing a remote
viewing on their website, moderated with live
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astronomer chats.
A Venus transit occurs when the planet crosses directly in front of the Sun from Earth’s
perspective. It appears as a small black dot sliding over the fiery ball. The transit is part of a long
Venus cycle and occurs in pairs. The last one occurred in 2004 and the next pair won’t take place
until December 2117 and 2125.
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Aside from their striking appearance, transits reveal information about the cosmos. For the 1761
transit, Jeremiah Dixon and Charles Mason were two of several scientists stationed around the
world to measure the distance between the Earth and the Sun. James Cook’s first voyage took him
to Tahiti to study the 1761 transit. Measurements were further refined during the last pair of
transits in 1874 and 1882.
This transit will aid astronomers in finding exoplanets–or planets revolving around stars other than
our Sun. A planet crossing in front of a star causes a slight dip in brightness. Since Venus’ size
and atmosphere are well-known, measuring its impact on the Sun’s brightness will give
astronomers a benchmark when studying other planets.
The Hubble Space Telescope will observe sunlight reflected off the Moon. This reveals even more
information about the Venus’ atmosphere. Using this as a guide , astronomers will be able to
detect if other exoplanets have a similar makeup.
But you don’t have to be an astronomer to appreciate the beauty of the transit, Kendall said. “This
is an exciting event to share with the public.”
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People will spend thousands traveling to the best viewing locations such as Hawaii or New
Zealand. While the location might be optimal, there’s no guarantee it won’t be cloudy.
A Venus Transit is an excellent opportunity to experience the beauty of astronomy, Kendall said.
He added that humans and stars are made from the same
basic materials, which makes
us all
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“Looking at the stars appeals to everyone on a fundamental level,” he said. “When you say the
word ‘wonder,’ you automatically look up. It’s a reflex.”
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