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Originally Posted by sapote_nessa
Hello,
Just a question about visibility...I will be in Tibet, at the base of Mt Kailash....
Will this be a good place to see the transit? Is this something I should be able to see with the naked eye?
Have yet to read your article fully, sounds like an exciting transit,
thanks,
ness
Just looked closer at article...so no need to answer viewing techniques!
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The transit will have already begun when the sun rises at about 5:43 am on 6 June 2012 (Lhasa). It will finish at about 11:40 am with the Sun at about 74 degrees altitude so you'll have plenty of time to see it.
But please ness,
DON'T try to see it without a suitable
solar filter - get a pair of solar viewing specs from one of the astro retailers before you go! The spot should be visible without scope or binocs (but tiny), provided you get clear weather!!
Sounds like a great trip - are you a climber?
Cheers -