Robert Cumming.
Popular Astronomy
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It is the first time since 2003 from the earth will be able to see Venus cross the sun. For a few hours in the afternoon can be with the right equipment to see the planet as a black dot in front of the sun.
– It’s the best astronomical event of the year that we know about, says Robert Cumming, editor of the journal Popular Astronomy and astronomer.
For those interested, there are several hours of opportunity to see the planet. Between 13:12 and 20:41, the Mercury will be visible for us in Sweden – but only for those who have the right equipment.
– You can not see anything with the naked eye, and without the right equipment, it is harmful for the eye to even try. My best tip is to go on the tours available around the country, said Robert.
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But are not able to show up at one of the screenings is a second option, you can projecting the passage of the paper by means of a pair of binoculars. Learn more about how projects here.
– There is a bit of a challenge to project, but it is not as difficult as you think, laugh Robert.
And for the curious who see the passage is not only a chance to see one of our solar system planets as it is exciting. When astronomers discover new planets outside the solar system, it is often the same – that they see a plane crossing a star explains Robert.
A Mercury Passage takes place either in May or in November, it has to do with how Mercury’s orbit is in comparison to the earth’s orbit around the sun. If you miss the passage this time next takes place in November 2019, but Robert says that probably will see the passage worse then because of the weather. If you want to see the event back in May, so you have to wait for years 2049th
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