1. THE TRANSIT OF VENUS BY NADYA

3. The first known observation of the Transit of Venus was made by Jeremiah Horrocks, on the 4th of December, 1639

4. A drawing of Jeremiah Horrocks observing with a telescope.

5. Jeremiah Horrock’s friend, William Crabtree, also watching the Transit of Venus. (Left)

7. Observing the Transit of Venus with specially designed filters. Telescopes, eclipse glasses and binoculars are also used.

9. The path of Venus, Stages of its travel across the sun.

10. The End.