TRANSIT OF VENUS 
AUSTRALIA 2012
 

WARNING NOTIFICATION:

We have been notified that some School and Government Internet Servers block competition entries, the blockage is noted as you submit the form.  If this is occurring at your school please enter the competition by one of the following methods:

Method 1:

Use another computer not connected to the School Server

Method 2:

Complete the form below and print it as a pdf, then attache the pdf to an email with SCHOOLS COMPETITION (Your school name) in the subject line and send to info@transitofvenus.com.au

Method 3:

Create a new email to info@transitofvenus.com.au with the following details:

Subject header: SCHOOLS COMPETITION (Your schools name)

In the body text please complete the following:

  1. 1. Name of school

  2. 2. Address

  3. 3. School contact with job title

  4. 4.School telephone number

  5. 5. best contact email address

  6. 6. Latitude and Longitude of the school

  7. 7. Time of 2nd contact of the Transit of Venus on the 6th June 2012 at your school

  8. 8. Indicate if you wish to purchase a SolarScope for your school

  9. 9.Email details to info@transitofvenus.com.au


All emails received within the competition period are valid entries.

SCHOOL COMPETITION ENTRIES EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 23RD MARCH 2012

WARNING: No orders for SolarScopes will accepted after the competition closing date (15/03/2012). Please place your orders as early as possible to ensure a timely delivery from France.  Schools that win one of the 100 free SolarScopes will be reimbursed the cost of their SolarScope.

 

SolarScope School Competition


Enable your students to experience this extraordinary event with a free SolarScope and student exercises.


Safe viewing of the Transit of Venus can be done with the use of a SolarScope. Enter this simple competition to win a free SolarScope, or purchase one for the subsidised price of $80.



How to enter

Download the student exercise Transit of Venus - A Simulation Program and the astronomical software simulation program Stellarium.  Use Stellarium to simulate the transit of Venus from the location of your school (you will have to find out the latitude and longitude of the school).  Predict the timing of second contact (when Venus is just inside the Sun on the way “in”).  Then enter your answer and the school’s details below.

ENTRIES EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 23RD MARCH 2012



What you get


Winners will receive a free SolarScope in May 2012.


A Land Surveyor will be available to personally deliver the SolarScope, instruct the class on it’s use and can run a short practical exercise to demonstrate Surveying concepts (subject to local availability).


Who can use a SolarScope


The Transit of Venus will be visible for 6 hours during the school day of 6 June 2012 across eastern and central Australia. Students can safely view the Transit of Venus outside using a SolarScope. Small groups of students will be able to observe the projection simultaneously.


Should cloud cover affect visibility, the SolarScope can also be used for observing sunspots and Solar Eclipses.



Competition Terms & Conditions


The competition is open to all Primary and Secondary schools across Australia.


100 entries that correctly predict the 2nd contact time of the Transit of Venus for their School will receive a free SolarScope. One free SolarScope may be won per School (includes all campuses under that Brand).


Additional SolarScopes are available for purchase for $80 by any School who enters the competition.


The promotion commences on 10th February 2012. ENTRIES EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 23RD MARCH 2012

. SolarScope Purchases are subject to availability at time of order.


Orders will not be processed until the end of the competition EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 23RD MARCH 2012


. Winners will be notified via email in the first week of April 2012.

 

Transit of Venus Australia 2012

Discover a Life

Without Limits...

SolarScope competition now closed

SAFETY FIRST
Warning: Never look directly at the sun or you may cause serious and permanent damage to your eyesight.
        
Click here for how to observe the transit safely.http://www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au/safe-viewing-of-astronomical-events.htm

Your School may still be able to partake in the Transit of Venus.


Surveyor volunteers may be contacting schools in your area to enquire if they would like to consider participating in the Transit of Venus project and/or Surveying (school) exercises with a surveyor to assist. Some surveyors may have a solar scope that can be used by the school. Please contact the Transit of Venus Team at info@transitofvenus.com.au if you would like to know if a volunteer is available in your area.

EVERYONE IS A WINNER
Competition announcement from the Transit of Venus Australia 2012 Committee...
...click here for details.Everyone_Wins.html

ALL SOLAR SCOPES AND VOLUNTEER SURVEYORS HAVE NOW BEEN ALLOCATED, OUR THANKS TO ALL SCHOOLS WHO HAVE BEEN SO ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT

THIS EXCITING PROJECT.

If your school would like to participate in future events, the promotion of mathematics and science in your school and our proposed program of ADOPTING A SURVEYOR for your school, please contact committee member Nick de Wegner at nick@deweger.info

Transit of Venus Committee