The Venus Transit across our solar systems sun happens about once a century, usually for 2 years consecutively. Johannes Kepler first predicted the phenomenon in the 17th century. The first recorded observation was in 1639. Observers are advised not to stare directly at the sun without eclipse glasses, a properly filtered telescope or a strong welding visor.
Here is a little video giving you more info:
Here are the transit times for Fort McMurray:
Also, there is a great app called SkyView: Explore the Universe which you can download for $1.99 which allows you to point your iPhone/iPod at the sky and learn more.
Enjoy and may the sky reward you with a clear view tonight.
In LA today we continued with our Stuart Little novel study. In today's chapter Stuart visited his friend Dr. Carey who gave Stuart an automobile. Here is a fun online game to play at home where the kids get to drive Stuart's car:
In Science today we learned all about plant seeds, specifically a lima bean seed. We even openend one up to see what it looked like on the inside.
Afterwards, we each planted our own seed and we are looking forward to them growing over the next couple of weeks.
Have a great night!
1 comments:
thank you Ms Easton for the most informative Venus Transit information relative to Fort McMurray!
signed, a Fort Mac Mom!
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