The 2012 Venus transit is over! (At least for the eastern U.S.) It had started out cloudy, and ended cloudy, but I was able to observe it through cloud breaks. The entire family observed. It was very exciting to see Venus as it just touched the sun’s limb; I was looking through the telescope at the time. It was really cool. God’s creation is beautiful! Below: First Contact (when Venus’s edge first touches the sun’s edge, seen at right a bit past 2 o’clock)
great stuff Jake, though I look like I’m about to die from the heat… I’ll have some shots up shortly too
Nice post, Jacob!! Thanks for letting me see it from home
Jacob, These images are fantastic. I hope that you really think aboutI Incorporating your love of the sky and all that is in it into your future. If you ever want to come visit Purdue University, which is known as the cradle of the astronauts, you are welcome to come stay with us. It’s called that because of the many astronauts including neil armstrong who have graduated
from here. for shar..beautiful images. Hug your moms
Thanks! I am really thinking of incorporating astronomy into my future, I’ll keep Perdue in mind
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What great photos. Thanks so much for sharing!
What great photos. I didn’t get to see it myself, so this is the next best thing. Thank you!
Thanks all!
Carol-Anne sent your pictures along to me, and they are wonderful! Have fun, Jacob, and send along any future ones to me to enjoy, too. xxx Aunt Barbara
(your Mom will tell you when we met! Carol-Anne is my daughter and your grandmother and Debbie are her cousins)