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Watching an eclipse – the Transit of Venus

May 19, 2013 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

It’s not every day, you get to see an eclipse.  Watching Venus pass in front of the sun is even rarer.

So when I got a chance to watch it happen, I jumped at the chance!

During a special event held at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, people got the chance to watch the eclipse , known as The Transit of Venus, through special protective sunglasses and telescopes.

Being a science fan, I jumped at the chance to look through the telescope and witness the eclipse at the University of Waterloo where an afternoon event had been arranged, complete with a presentation, and opportunities to look through giant telescopes and talk to experts. It was also possible to get your hands on a set of special UV glasses that enabled you to look directly at the sun – without causing damage to your eye – in order to watch the eclipse.

It was a fantastic event, held during the afternoon of June 15, 2012, and it was great to see hundreds of people out to mark the occasion.  For me, it was a great opportunity to learn more about the universe.

Unfortunately, the next chance to check out the transit of Venus is a little while away; it’s predicted to be 2117 before the planet passes in front of the sun once again.  So in the meantime, I’ll be looking for more opportunities to gaze at the galaxies.

 

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For as long as I can remember, I've dreamed of adventure and rebelled against the idea that life should follow some sort of pre-determined path. That's why, at the age of 18, I moved half-way around the world from Canada to the UK in search of new experiences. Since then, I’ve lived in three countries and travelled to nearly 20. My goal is to experience as much of the world as I can and to lead a location independent lifestyle. This blog will document my journey and, hopefully, inspire you to achieve your own goals.
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