Why all the hoopla over the transit of Venus? It is not just another pretty sky watching event, the history of the transit has some deeps roots in history. The 1769 transit was the reason for a massive globally coordinated viewing/recording the likes of which had not been accomplished before and the rippling results of which  make for an amazing tale.  http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/2012/06/05/venus-transits-through-history/  #transitofvenus  
In a matter of hours, lucky observers with clear skies will be able to watch Venus pass in front of the Sun. Transits of Venus are …
