In June 2012 stargazers will flock to prime locations around the world to see the Transit of Venus – the next one will not occur for another 105 years. Transits take place only when Venus passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, appearing as tiny black dot against the bright solar disk. To mark this occasion the Royal Observatory, Greenwich will host a programme of activities from March to September 2012, with a new exhibition and a season of talks, special events and planetarium shows all asking the question: just how big is the Universe?

Published in Motion Graphics by George Levitikos.