Big Woodchuck Solar Observatory!
Venus Transit - June 8th, 2004:
On the early morning hours of June 8th, 2004, about 50 amateurs and public set up their solar telescopes
at the AAAP's Nicholas E Wagman observatoy to witness a rare transit of Venus.
Using my solar and video equipment, I gave a 'live' video presentation for the group.
For even better photos visit:
Al Paslow's site:
"Venus Transit Gallery:"
Jerry Zhu's site:
"Venus Transit 2004:"
Equipment used:
8" Celestron Ultima SCT (f10).
Lumicon 1.5 A H-alpha solar filter
AstroVid StellaCam EX, 1/2" CCD with 600 line resolution.
You may E-MAIL me at :lsmch@comcast.net
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