On Tuesday, June 8, 2004, many of us will get to see an astronomical performance not seen in 122 years. Venus will pass between the Earth and the Sun, visible as a small black dot moving across the face of the Sun. Called a "transit" by astronomers, this
"Only six Venus transits have occurred since the invention of the telescope in the 1600s.
"Chasing Venus tells the story of astronomers' pursuit of this phenomenon, through rare books and articles written on the subject over the last four centuries.
Whether you are a student, educator, or amateur astronomer, Nasa has a Venus Transit website just for you.
To really appreciate the depth of Chuck Bueter's effort, take a look at the site map.
Written just for elementary-age kids, this European Southern Observatory site is wonderful.
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