Watching the Transit of Venus
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La Trobe University recently gave students from senior post grads to primary schools a once in a lifetime chance to watch the Transit of Venus. Linking it's new telescope to its giant screen VisLab, the University also streamed the event on its website for staff, schools, amateur astronomers and the community. Copyright 2012 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
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