Looking to maximize your transit of Venus experience in the United States?  Then get a cushy seat on the Transit of Venus Tour of highlights in Indiana and Michigan on June 5, 2012. Not only will the tour complement telescope time during three hours of the solar spectacle's visibility, it also is a stand-alone winner if cloudy weather prevails that afternoon.  The June 5 itinerary includes the following attractions:

• Full dome digital video about the transit of Venus.
• Personal introduction to Transit of Venus and safe viewing techniques.
• Transit of Venus in Pastel art exhibit.
• Historical artifacts on display, with emphasis on USNO expedition photographer from Indiana.
• Live program at Notre Dame Digital Visualization Theater.
• NASA webcast from Hawaii.
  
• Telescope observing of first and second contacts of Venus against the sun.
• Sunset with the transit underway, while overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan.
• TROVE Art Exhibit
• Venusian ale at The Livery microbrewery
• Transit of Venus send-off party with live music and camaraderie of ToV enthusiasts.
• Round-trip transportation on exclusive motor coach.

Tour is limited to 36 adventurers, and seats are filling up.  The trip includes box lunch, solar shades, gratuities, Signal Travel escort, and some transit of Venus goodies.  Cost is $80.00 per person, with an early bird special if you book by May 1, 2012.  See details and sign up now at http://www.signaltravel.com/groups/pdf/venus2012.pdf.  You may also contact Signal Travel at 1-800-811-1522 or visit http://www.signaltravel.com/groups/.