Venus Transit Screenshots

In case the java applet page is not working for you, here are some screenshots of the applet in action. If you are looking for information about the Venus Transits - see Dr. Scott's Java applet page or Dr. Scott's Astro Day 2004 presentation (powerpoint).

Single transits

The previous transit (1882 Dec 6) :

The current transit (2004 Jun 8) :

The next transit (2012 Jun 6) :

The 105 year wait for the next transit (2117 Dec 11) :


Pairs of transits

The previous pair (1874 Dec 9 and 1882 Dec 6) :

The current pair (2004 Jun 8 and 2012 Jun 9) :

The next pair (2117 Dec 11 and 2125 Dec 8) :

The non-pair (single transit) (2846 Dec 17 and 2854 Dec 14 (misses the Sun)) :


Series of transits

Series B - complete set across the face of the Sun (in process):

Series C - started during current time range - won't end before year 4000:


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