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1. 2004 Transit of Venus

   Get information about this rare occurrence, when this planet moves across the face of the Sun.

   http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/OH/transit04.html

   
   

2. BBC: Transit of Venus

   Find out what a Transit of Venus is, why they're so rare, how you can view it safely, and more.

   http://www.bbc.co.uk/print/science/space/myspace/nightsky/transitofvenus.shtml

   
   

3. Chasing Venus: Observing the Transits of Venus 1631-2004

   Read stories about astronomers' fascination with this rare astronomical occurrence, which has happened only six times since 1631. You can also learn about what actually happens, the past transits, and how to view it safely.

   http://www.sil.si.edu/exhibitions/Chasing-Venus/

   
   

4. Exploratorium: Transit of Venus

   Find out more about this rare planetary alignment scheduled to happen on June 8th, 2004. Learn what you'll see, how to view it safely, and much more.

   http://www.exploratorium.edu/venus/

   
   

5. Sun-Earth Day 2004 Venus Transit

   Read about the significance of this event, watch animations of what happens, and find out how to observe this phenomenon either in person or online.

   http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/sunearthday/2004/

   
   

6. Transit of Venus

   Get observing and safety tips, accounts of historical observations, an introduction to the science and math behind the transit, and lots more.

   http://www.transitofvenus.org/

   
   

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