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Transit of Venus across the sun.

Transit of Venus Offers Last-Chance Views

By Stephanie Pappas published

Venus will transit across the Sun on June 5, 2012

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Venus view from the Magellan mission.

Gallery: Views of Venus

By Live Science Staff published

Breathtaking images of Earth's next-door neighbor.

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Rare Transit of Venus Puts Spotlight on Planetary Sun Crossings

By Clara Moskowitz published

Past planetary transits have offered a rare chance to size up the solar system.

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Excitement Builds for Rare Transit of Venus on June 5

By Clara Moskowitz published

The upcoming Venus transit should offer scientists a rare chance to observe the atmosphere of Venus.

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How the Transit of Venus Across Sun Enthralled Stargazers Through History

By Joe Rao, Astronomer published

The transit of Venus across the sun has a long astronomical legacy.

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Venus Transit of Sun

After Solar Eclipse, June's Venus Transit of Sun Is Next Amazing Sky Sight

By Mike Wall published

Venus will trek across the sun's face on June 5, marking the last such transit until 2117.

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How Venus Transit of Sun in June May Help Find Alien Planets

By Mike Wall published

Watching Venus trek across the sun's face could help planet hunters hone their techniques.

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Scientists to Watch Historic Venus Transit of the Sun from Alaska

By Mike Wall published

Scientists with NASA's Solar Dyamics Observatory probe will head to Land of the Midnight Sun next month.

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Rare Venus Transit of Sun in June to Amaze Skywatchers

By Mike Wall published

After the June 5/6 event, the next trek of Venus across the sun's face comes in 2117.

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Hubble Venus Transit

Hubble to Watch Historic Venus Transit, Using Moon as Mirror

By Space.com Staff published

The goal is to gauge the composition of Venus' atmosphere.

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