Venus Transits the sun
June 8, 2004
  The transit of  Venus is a minor eclipse as the planet moves between Earth and the Sun. This occurred at dawn and was just barely visible with "eclipse glasses."
 Unlike a solar eclipse from the passage of the moon between Earth and Sun, any dimming of sunlight not noticeable to our eyes.

However digital sensors indicate that about 1% of the sun's light is blocked by Venus.		  

 
  A "negative" effect with the digital camera helps make Venus more visible.

Extreme magnification. The first evidence that Venus has an atmosphere was observed on a previous transit, when a surprising fuzziness around it was noticed by astronomers as the planet passed across the limb of the Sun.

Images courtesy of OISO (Ocean Institute Solar Observatory) Binoculars and a camera balanced on the roof of Dave's car.

  

 
Hit the start button or F5 key to view video clips (And hear local birds calling at dawn (!)