The Sky at Night · SEASON 48

Transit of Venus

Episode 6 · 2004-06-07

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Episode overview

On the morning of the 8 June 2004, the planet Venus passes in front of the Sun, a once in a lifetime event. This rare occurrence has only been observed five times ever, and in the past was used to calculate the astronomical unit.In this special programme, Patrick Moore previews the transit with advice on viewing and photographing the Sun, and explores the planet Venus and future missions.

Season 48 episodes

1. Music of the Spheres2004-01-04 2. Roving on Mars2004-02-02 3. Cosmic Vision2004-03-08 4. Digging for Dark Matter2004-04-05 5. Star Birth2004-05-03 6. Transit of Venus2004-06-07 7. Moons of Saturn2004-07-05 8. Cassini at Saturn2004-08-02 9. Roboscope2004-09-06 10. Planet Quest2004-10-04 11. Star Death2004-11-08 12. Wide Eyed2004-12-06