Video Of The Week - Transit Of Venus

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On June 5th and 6th 2012, people all over the world had the rare opportunity to see Venus as it made its way around the sun. Unfortunately, thanks to foggy skies, time of occurrence or simply lack of the right equipment, many of us missed this once-in-a-lifetime event - One that will not take place again until 2117.

If you happen to be one of those unfortunate souls, here is a time-lapse video of the stunning images captured by the world's most advanced telescope - NASA's high-tech Solar Dynamics Observatory. The best part is that thanks to the 'time-lapse' the 6-hour, 40-minute event has been reduced to just over 3 minutes of the most glorious images.

Resources: NASA.gov

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155 Comments
  • MMSGabriellaS3over 11 years
    I love this article! I love how they show the suns rays, and the heat and it gives you a really great view. There is an amazing pictures of the sun. It's amazing how the sun changes! If I lived there it would be REALLY hot! I'm glad I got the chance seeing that!
    • bobalmost 12 years
      that is soo cool
      • foxdiva123
        foxdiva123almost 12 years
        wow that goes fast ! Imagine living there! it would be burning
        • jesalmost 12 years
          awesome pics yo
          • hialmost 12 years
            waay cool
            • bolty
              boltyalmost 12 years
              what is moving i can't been bother to listen to it
              • 1dlover22
                1dlover22almost 12 years
                im upset i didnt get to see it
                • I'm a girlalmost 12 years
                  It is wierd how the sun keeps changing
                  • bunnyalmost 12 years
                    cool
                    • Rachelalmost 12 years
                      Coolness! da is so cool!!!