Transit of Mercury Viewing
Event Date:
Monday, May 9, 2016
Event Time:
7:00am - 11:42am
Event Webpage:
Event Description:
A transit of Mercury is a fairly rare event with just 14 happening this century!
Mercury will pass in front of the sun and cast a tiny shadow. Weather permitting we will be out starting at 7 am to watch Mercury trek across the sun. Come learn about and experience SAFE solar viewing techniques.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LOOK AT THE SUN WITHOUT PROPER EQUIPMENT.
We will also have FREE presentations in the Science Dome on planetary transits at 7 am, 8 am, 9 am and noon. Reserve Seats – unreserved seats are first come first served.
Event Type:
Planetarium Show
Telescope Viewing
Open to the General Public?:
Yes
Topic:
Astronomy, Mercury & Venus, Sun
Event Location:
Pierce College Science Dome
9401 Farwest Drive SW Rainier Building
Lakewood, Washington 98498United States