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	World event in the Frogner Park 02.06.2004: On the 8th of June we shall gather to marvel at the most important celestial phenomenon of modern times as the planet Venus glides across the solar disk. More than 30 organizations have joined forces for a grand celebration of a phenomenon so rare that no living being has ever witnessed it. At this gathering you will experience aliens, rocket launches, a concert, national prize announcements, a world inauguration, and several other amazing features. On our huge 40 m2 screen you can follow the transit of Venus, in real time, accompanied by expert commentaries. Read more.
	PRESS CONFERENCE ABOUT CELESTIAL EVENTS The Norwegian Astronomical Association, Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics at the University of Oslo, and the Nysgjerrigper Science Knowledge Project (under the auspices of the Research Council of Norway) want to inform the public about the historic celestial events in May and June of 2004. More.
	PRESS RELEASE: VENUS TRANSIT IN FAMOUS FROGNERPARKEN The historic transit of Venus on June 8, 2004 will be celebrated with a huge event in the famous Frognerparken in Oslo, Norway. Last year more than 20 000 people celebrated the large solar eclipse early in the morning of May 31 in the same park. More.
	HISTORIC CELESTIAL EVENT On June 8, 2004 we will experience the most extraordinary and important celestial phenomenon in our lifes. For more than 6 hours the planet Venus will be visible in front of the Sun. No living persons anywhere on the Earth have witnessed this before! Actually, this will be the first time in history that everyone can follow the transit with their own eyes using eclipse glasses. More.
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