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Watch the Transit of Mercury

Sudburians witnessed Mercury's journey between the Earth and the sun at Science North

Mercury appeared as a small black dot as it crossed between Earth and the face of the sun on May 9 - an event that only occurs about 13 times in a century. 

Armed with solar filtered telescopes, members of the Sudbury Astronomy Club gathered at Science North to watch the Transit of Mercury, which began at 7:15 a.m. and ended at 2:42 p.m.

Due to its diminutive size, viewing this event required a telescope or high-powered binoculars fitted with solar filters made of specially-coated glass or Mylar. 

Check out the video to watch Mercury's journey.

For more information on the Sudbury Astronomy Club's website visit astronomyclubs.com.


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