Venus Puts Stargazers in Seventh Heaven

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Area astronomy buffs are gearing up for tomorrow's Venus transit across the sun as though it were the Super Bowl of the natural world.

As amateur stargazers polish their telescopes in preparation for the rare celestial sight, some local hobbyists are holding public viewings in shopping mall parking lots and local parks.

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Venus Puts Stargazers in Seventh Heaven

"If the Triple Crown happened once every 100 years, that would be comparable to our excitement," said Greg Piepol, 40, an amateur stargazer in Rockville.

"It's l...

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