News Room

May 18, 2004

Glen Arm, MD

By:  Brent Hare

     On June 8th, Pastor Tom Cordock from Lenox Laser brought his telescopes and binoculars equipped with special optics to view the Venus transit over the sun.  He was able to capture some magnificent photos of this historic event which are shown at the bottom right.  This special event last happened in 1882 and 

  British astronomer Jeremiah Horrocks recorded the first transit of Venus across the sun in 1639.  You will have to wait until June 6, 2012 to see this again.

    For more information, pictures, and movies about this unique historic event please visit Venus Transit 2004

     Lenox Laser is also playing a role in the Messenger Mission which should be taking off this month and begin its voyage around Venus in order to study the innermost planet, Mercury.