Seminole State planetarium hosting Mercury transit viewing
Monday, November 4, 2019
Written by: Seminole State Staff
It’s the smallest planet in the solar system and on Nov. 11, Mercury will transit in front of the Sun and appear as a tiny dark spot moving slowly across the surface of the star. This is a rare event with the next one not taking place until 2032.
The staff of the Seminole State College of Florida’s Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Planetarium and members of the Central Florida Astronomical Society are hosting a free viewing party to observe the transit safely using special solar telescopes.
The transit begins around 7:30 a.m. and ends around 1:05 p.m.
Mercury Transit Observing Event
Sanford/Lake Mary Campus, E. Ann McGee Student Center south pavilion
Nov. 11, 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Planetarium at Seminole State College of Florida offers live, interactive and full-dome astronomy experiences designed to spark curiosity and inspire learners of all ages. Located on the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus, the Buehler Planetarium has been a premier destination for science education and out-of-this-world entertainment in Central Florida for more than 25 years. For more information, visit seminolestate.edu/planet and follow the planetarium on Facebook and Instagram.