The College of Science Amphitheater in UP Diliman with my telescope in the foreground :) See you there!

Where will you be observing tomorrow’s Venus Transit? Join the largest collaborative observation in the country at the College of Science Amphitheater, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City!

Here are the circumstances computed for the coordinates of our observation site:

Circumstances for the UP College of Science Amphitheater
courtesy of  Mr. Bamm Gabriana*

14° 38′ 59.1″ N, 121° 04′ 18.8″ E (14.64975° N, 121.07189° E)

05:25:32 Sunrise, Azimuth 66°
05:27:25 Venus Rises
06:12:46 1st Contact, PA 041°
06:30:44 2nd Contact, PA 039°
09:31:22 Max Transit, PA 346°
12:30:16 3rd Contact, PA 293°
12:47:54 4th Contact, PA 291°

*Bamm has a passion for astronomical computation and prediction. He currently teaches astronomy at the Rizal Technological University

As of the moment, there are more than 500 confirmed attendees. This collaborative event is by far the largest public viewing and observation ever organized in the Philippines! Hope to see you there! :)

Clear skies!

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