Monthly Archives: June 2012

Kopernik Observatory’s & KAS Venus Transit Event – from 6/5/2012

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The 2012 Transit of Venus – What a Chance!

Of the worst ways to start an astronomical visual observing blog entry is with, “It was a cold and rainy evening.”  I was the primary support person at the observatory tonight, and I have to say I wasn’t in much … Read the rest of this entry

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KAS Cherry Springs Star Party Trip – 10 Days

Dates: June 14th – 17th We are rapidly approaching the 2012 Cherry Springs Star Party! As we keep wishing upon every star for great weather, those who are going are scurrying and planning the final phases of the annual star … Read the rest of this entry

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Tonight’s Sky – June 2012

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Transit of Venus at Kopernik Observatory – June 5th

You do not want to miss this extremely rare astronomical event. See Venus move across the side of the sun. Although, this happened in 2004, it will not happen again until 2117! If clear, we will have a multitude of telescopes with solar … Read the rest of this entry

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