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Star Gazing: Saturn Edition

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I will be setting up my scope this Sunday at the Four Seasons Resort on the lawn next to Ferraro's Restaurant. I will be there from 7pm - 9pm if you'd like to come by for a peak.

It's not the best spot for viewing but at least we'll see something. Venus is shrinking in the West and Saturn is rising higher in the East!  The cosmic scales are tipping.

Saturn will be tipping even more this year and the rings will be seen edge-on by August!  This happens every 14 - 15 years.
This is how it looked in 1994.

 

Night Sky Observing Tips

  • Find dark, open site
  • Dress warm
  • Set up early
  • Pack for comfort
  • Bring water / snacks
  • Observing notebook
  • Prepare for unexpected