Hi all

A friend on the IceInSpace Forum (Dennis) has written a fantastic article on preparing for the Transit of Mercury on the 9th November 2006, called Transit of Mercury, 2006 - Observing/Imaging Guide.

Anyone wishing to observe or photograph this event should read this article, as it contains loads of practical tips and considerations to help you out.

While it's written primarily from an Aussie's perspective (with respect to the times of the transit), the hints and techniques are valuable no matter where you live.

You can find the article on the IceInSpace Projects page (under Astronomy & Observing), or directly by clicking on the link below:

Transit of Mercury, 2006 - Observing/Imaging Guide

Thanks very much to Dennis for writing such a comprehensive article.

I hope you find it useful!

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Hi Mike Thanks. A friend sent this out to me last night. cant wait thanks again.

Hi Guys,

Unfortunately the transit will NOT be visible from South Africa. But I had the pleasure to witness the transit of Venus in 2004. I projected the sun on a sheet of white paper and took pictures of the projection. Here is one of them.

Good Luck

Phil

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Wish it wasn't on thursday- I've got school. My eastern horision is clear so I'll be able to get ingress in the mourning at least.

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