The transit of Venus : June 2012 in French Polynesia !
Extremely rare phenomenon, the planet Venus will pass between the Earth and the Sun on next June 05th, 2012 and will be visible in French Polynesia. More exceptional than a lunar eclipse, the transit of Venus occurs only by pair, once by century! The next one is announced for 2117! So do not wait any more, book now a cruise in our tropical waters from to live this historical instant!
James Cook was the last in 1769 to have noticed a transit of Venus in Tahiti and Moorea and related it in his writings. Since this date, this event has been seen 3 times in the world in 1874, on 1882 and in 2004.Transits of Venus distinguish themselves from lunar or solar eclipses by their periodicity. They follow a cycle of two transits spaced out by eight years by century about. Lunar or solar eclipses are visible twice a year; the first one from the same place and the second one require long trips across the world to catch it.
In the past, transits helped scientists to calculate the distance between the Sun and the Earth. A transit of Venus can be safely observed by taking the same precautions used when observing the solar eclipse. Specific sunglasses are needed.
In June 2012, French Polynesia promises to be the place to be for astronomers, scientists, enthusiasts and curious people. Many scientific and cultural events will be planned to celebrate this historical phenomenon.
And you, where will you be on June 05th, 2012?
Predictions for the transit of Venus: http://www.transitofvenus.nl/details.html
For more information: http://www.venus-tahiti2012.org.pf/en
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