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29 May 2012 05:23

The 18-mile wide crater in this pic is named after Jeremiah Horrocks, first person to see a Venus transit - in 1639 - he died aged 22

I know - image is a bit rubbish - more info on Horrocks here http://bit.ly/fLJpKf and here http://bit.ly/9yPW5A Pic taken at 23:02BST last night

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posted by Edwin Quail 29 May 2012 05:32

Horrock's original drawing is here: http://bit.ly/LzMpoU and his written record here: http://bit.ly/N1BxmB #venustransit #horrocks

posted by Edwin Quail 29 May 2012 05:25

@VirtualAstro - Thought this would be up your street what with next week's transit an' all :-)

Edwin Quail

Shropshire UK

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