By: Nola Taylor Redd, OurAmazingPlanet Contributor Published: 06/02/2012 01:42 PM EDT on OurAmazingPlanet When Venus interposes itself directly between Earth and the sun for the at the end age in more than a century, national parks across America will be prepared to observe the historic event. Many will have special filtered telescopes locate up for safe viewing of the sun, while rangers stand by to answer questions. Every national park within the United States should be able to view the transit of Venus, either completely or in part, in the hours leading up to sunset on Tuesday, June 5. The duration of the transit varies depending on how extended before sunset it starts in a particular location. The eastern United States only has two prime hours to view Venus’ rare trip before the sun goes down, while Hawaii and Alaska are primed to watch the entire six-and-a-half hour crossing. Of direction, you should never gaze directly at the sun, or stare at it through an unprotected telescope or camera. Many parks will have solar glasses available to allow visitors to safely observe the transit, and their telescopes will be specially outfitted with solar filters. Where you can watch At Fantastic Basin National Park in Nevada, viewers will have about five hours to observe the rare astronomical event. And its wide expanse should provide brilliant viewing opportunities.Glance at More…
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