Science The Transit of Venus


OBSERVATIONS AT SCHOOL

Considerable cloud cover meant that viewing conditions were far from ideal on the day of the transit, but there were breaks in the cloud, and many pupils (and several members of staff!) were able to observe the Transit of Venus.

Mr Dalley prepared a telescope and several binoculars to enable safe viewing of this rare astronomical event, and was rewarded with some spectacular views, similar to those shown here.

To go to a very extensive gallery, showing some fabulous pictures of the Transit of Venus taken from around the world, click here.