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11 years 11 months ago - 11 years 10 months ago #93818 by manic_dave
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I read somewhere that this will be visible from the south cost of Ireland, but for a few mins.

Is it true? Is there anything planed by any of the clubs to see this?
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11 years 11 months ago #93819 by lunartic_old
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It's visible from anywhere in Ireland, it's true that it will not be visible for too long, the transit will be well advanced by this stage.

You will need a good eastern horizon to get the best of it.

The IAS/SDAS is planning to observe it, the location has yet to be decided, Dun Laoghaire has been mentioned, details will be forthcoming.

Paul
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11 years 11 months ago #93820 by albertw
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Should be visible everywhere. Briefly at sunrise with a very clear horizon. eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/OH/transit12.html would have more details
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11 years 11 months ago #93821 by Frank Ryan
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A group of us from Shannonside are planning to observe it either locally or up north depending on the weather. Really looking forward to this one. Saw the last one by projection in 04. Would like to see it thru a scope this time.
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11 years 11 months ago #93822 by Paul Evans
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Terry Moseley has written an article on the choice of location here...

irishastro.org.uk/venustransit.html

Weather permitting the IAA will be observing the event from a location on the Antrim Coast Road - see our website nearer the time.

Paul.
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11 years 11 months ago #93823 by manic_dave
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Thanks Guys, id love to see this myself.
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