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    Transit of Venus - Live Viewing

    Transit of Venus - Live Viewing

    Presented by Rhode Island Historical Society at Museum of Natural History & Planetarium

    June 5, 2012

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    On a clear June morning in 1769, a crowd gathered near a tall wooden platform, curiously watching gentlemen like Joseph Brown, his brother Moses, Stephen Hopkins and others using a telescope to observe the Transit of Venus.  Two Providence streets now bear the name of their experiment: Transit Street and Planet Street.  In June of 2012, don’t miss the truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe the Transit of Venus; it won’t happen again until 2117!

    First on Sunday, June 3rd, learn more about the 1769 Transit on a walking tour of Providence’s East Side, exploring the very site where the Transit was observed almost 250 years ago.  

    Then, on Tuesday, June 5th, join us at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park to view the Transit via a live telecast!  Eclipse glasses will be provided.


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        Museum of Natural History & Planetarium

        1000 Elmwood Ave
        Providence, RI 02907

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        $12 per person for both events, or $8 per person for one. Kids under 12 free. Reservations for walking tour required.

        Info Phone: 401-331-8575 x 28

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        June 5, 2012

        Times:

        6pm

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