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2004 Transit Of Venus

A friend and I packed up several scopes and other equipment and went to Mishawaka, Indiana for the Transit Of Venus. There were plenty of people waiting to have a look through the scopes. The local brewery even made special bottles and labels for the event.

Initial setup evening before transit

 

People waiting in line to view transit through the Clarks

 

 

Crowd listening to announcer after event

 

Scope at Notre Dame

 

 

 

Scope at Notre Dame

 

Scope at Notre Dame

 

Scope at Notre Dame

 

Clock drive on scope at Notre Dame

 

Notre Dame