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Tuesday, June 05, 2012
The Two-Way
How The Transit Of Venus Helped Unlock The Universe
June 5, 2012 Less than 250 years ago, the brightest minds of the Enlightenment were stumped over how far the Earth is from the sun. The transits of the 1760s helped answer that question, providing a virtual yardstick for the universe.
Monday, June 04, 2012
The Two-Way
As Venus Transits The Face Of The Sun, Here's How To Safely Watch
June 4, 2012 Do not stare at the sun! That's the first "tip" from all the experts. Instead, make a trusty "pinhole camera" or get hold of some No. 14 welder's goggles.