May 11, 2004

the transit of venus across the sun – a very rare astronomical event

Speakers:
Prof Gordon Bromage, professor of astronomy, University of Central Lancashire
Dr Alan Chapman, historian, University of Oxford
Dr Andrew Coates, space scientist, Mullard Space Science Laboratory of University Col

On Tuesday 8th June we will be able to witness the first Venus transit capable of being seen in its entirety in the UK since 1283. Three distinguished speakers talk about the past, present and future of this key astronomical event.