tiger roach
Urban Bovine Knievel
Will anyone else be watching?
It is a relatively rare event (but much more common than a transit of Venus). I don't think I have observed one though, so I'm taking Monday off. The weather here looks iffy, will keep my fingers crossed.
If you are new to this sort of thing, you will need a scope with a solar filter or project the image.
Lots of info here including timing and observing tips:
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astr...ady-for-may-9th-transit-of-mercury-041320162/
And here's a cool pic from a previous transit:
It is a relatively rare event (but much more common than a transit of Venus). I don't think I have observed one though, so I'm taking Monday off. The weather here looks iffy, will keep my fingers crossed.
If you are new to this sort of thing, you will need a scope with a solar filter or project the image.
Lots of info here including timing and observing tips:
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astr...ady-for-may-9th-transit-of-mercury-041320162/
And here's a cool pic from a previous transit: