Transit of Venus a treat for astronomy buffs

Updated July 6 2012 - 12:43pm, first published May 31 2012 - 7:48am
Transit of Venus a treat for astronomy buffs
Transit of Venus a treat for astronomy buffs
Venus passes across the face of the Sun on June 6 for only the second time in a century.
Venus passes across the face of the Sun on June 6 for only the second time in a century.

A RARE astronomical event that led to Captain Cook's discovery of Australia -The Transit of Venus - promises a spectacular feast for stargazers this week.