Some of the pictures of 2004 Transit of Venus are unlike any in the history of astronomy. There's the X-ray Transit of Venus, recorded by an Earth-orbiting satellite; a jet airplane transiting Venus while Venus transited the Sun; Venus' atmosphere glowing like a fiery-red ring; and Brood X cicadas watching the transit--for the first time since the 8th century. Visit the Space Weather gallery to see these images and more. 

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NEWS  INTERNATIONAL ART COMPETITION FOR CHILDREN

  Children are always intrigued by space. When they look at the sky, they wonder what lies beyond the white clouds, they marvel at the twinkling dots they see at night, they imagine playing and living "up" there.

          EURISY,  Norwegian Space Centre and UNESCO are encouraging children to share their thoughts on what it is to live in space through a drawing or painting. A drawing/painting competition will give children from 6 to 10 years old an opportunity to express their thoughts about life in space while demonstrating, at the same time, their skills in drawing or painting.

          This competition is unique as the selection of the best drawing/painting will be done through the internet. Every month, drawings/paintings received on time will be published on the website of the Norwegian Space Centre and ANY WEBSITE VISITOR can vote for the best image of the month.

          An international jury will select the winner of the year among the monthly winners.

For more information email us to [email protected] before July 20, 2004.

The last contest deadline for the UNESCO calendar for 2005 will be 20th AUGUST 2004

See  Space.com   Or   Science@NASA  

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