Viewing of Venus Transit organized by 不良研究所 Astrophysics
Astronomers at 不良研究所 and the Universit茅 de Montr茅al (regrouped under the聽) are joining the Montr茅al Planetarium to organize a large viewing event for the Transit of Venus. It is a very rare event 鈥� the next one will only occur in 2117 鈥� that results from the perfect alignment of the Sun, Venus and the Earth.
On June 5th, starting at 5:30pm, professional and amateur astronomers will welcome the public and share their telescopes with the public for the viewing the Venus, moving across the Solar disk. Eclipse glasses will also be distributed to the public for a safe observation of the Sun. 不良研究所 grad students and post-docs in astrophysics will be present to explain the details of the transit of Venus, to answer questions attendees may have, and to convey their passion for astronomy to the public. In addition, we will also provide educative activities for the public (adults and children) to understand the transit of Venus, and more generally the mechanics of the Solar System.
This event will be held at the Universit茅 de Montr茅al (), starting at 5pm until sunset. We will continue to observe the sky and its wonder once the sky will be dark enough. In case of bad weather, a public lecture with a live stream will be presented indoors. Click聽 for directions.