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Total Lunar Eclipse - October 27-28,
2004
- On the evening of October 27, 2004, and lasting past midnight into
the morning of October 28, astronomers in North America will be able
to observe a total eclipse of the moon.
- Eclipse Photo Contest
The AAAA is running a contest for the best lunar eclipse photo. The
photographer of the winning photograph will receive a one year
subscription to their choice of either Astronomy Magazine or Sky &
Telescope Magazine, and a one year individual membership to the
American Association of Amateur Astronomers.
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Lunar Eclipse
by Ryan Hanahoe
January 20, 2000 |
The Transit of
Venus - June 8, 2004
- For the fist time in more than 100 years, astronomers on Planet
Earth will be able to view a Transit of Venus. On June 8, 2004, Venus
will appear to travel across the face of the sun. While this exciting
and rare astronomical even can be see by observers in most of the
world, the only North American astronomers who will be able to view
this event will be those living in the North East United States, and
Eastern Canada.
- The last Transit of Venus occurred in 1882. Since transits of Venus
occur in pairs, your next chance to see Venus transit the face of
the Sun will be in 2012. If you do not catch it now or in eight years,
you will have to wait until 2117 for another opportunity!
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NASA Photo - Venus
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