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Hours:7pm - 8:30pm
In/Outdoor:Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:see below
Category:Science & Technology

This will be the last chance in your lifetime to view the dark sphere of the planet Venus pass across the face of the Sun – the next transit is in 2117!

Human beings have observed the transit of Venus only six times in recorded history. Learn about the significance of this event and how to best watch it happen from Discovery Center Educator RP Hale.

The Discovery Center observatory will be open from 7-10 PM. Following the program will be a FREE Skywatch outside with the New Hampshire Astronomical Society including personal telescope advice and assistance. Telescope viewing begins at dusk.

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$9/Adult $8/Sr & Student $6/Child

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www.starhop.com/plan-your-visit/event-details.aspx?id=374

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2 Institute Dr, Concord, NH, 03301 map
Phone: 603-271-7827

From north or south: I-93 to exit 15 E (I-393) in Concord, NH. Take exit 1 and follow the signs to the Discovery Center parking lot. From east: Rt 4 W to I-393 W. Take exit 1 and follow the signs to the Discovery Center parking lot.Look for the 92' tall Mercury-Redstone Rocket at the entry! Parking is FREE!

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