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1 Venus Transit 2004: Activities organized by Greek Amateur Astronomers Fiori-Anastasia Metallinou University of Thessaloniki Department of Physics Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics GR-541 24 Thessaloniki, Greece Astronomical Society of Corfu

2 3 rd Hellenic Conference of Amateur Astronomers

3 Thessaloniki Corfu Athens Volos Rhodes Halkida Naousa Katerini Karditsa

4 Astronomical Association of Athens A group (about 10 telescopes) will observe the Venus transit from Pentele Observatory. Another group (about 15 telescopes) will observe the event from mount Kitheronas A group from San Francisco Exploratorium will observe the event and give a live broadcast from Pentele Observatory

5 Friends of Astronomy of Thessaloniki

6 Public Lecture by Professor J. M. Pasachoff at the Ceremony Hall of the Building of the Faculty of Philosophy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Exhibition of Astronomical Photography Observations in collaboration with the Observatory of the University and the students of the Department of Physics. Amateurs from abroad will also participate. Observations will be undertaken by telescopes offered by Greek and American amateur astronomers. Observation at the Observatory of the University of Thessaloniki

7 Observation at the Science Centre and Technology Museum A tour of the Science Centre under the guidance of stuff employees

8 The journal of the SocietyActivities of the Society Astronomical Society of Volos

9 Rhodes 31/5/2003 Astronomical Photography Team of Rhodes

10 Rhodes, Greece

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12 Astronomical Society of Corfu

13 The journal of the Society Activities of the Society

14 Venus Transit 2004 Program of activities Lectures about Venus transit (in Greek and in English) Special musical event dedicated to the stars “Venus – Sun” dancing performance Observation of the phenomenon using 8 telescopes Leaflets with information about the transit T-shirts in memory of the event Video of the event (video ESO competition) Live Internet connection

15 God Helios riding his solar chariot


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