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Sazerac · 12-17-2002, 03:28 PM

Be scanning the skies this evening for a glimpse of Saturn. This is the closest it's come to Earth (perigee) in 30 years. In addition, the rings are tilted toward the earth, offering an incredible view. If you have binoculars or a telescope, this is a prime viewing period, but even with the naked eye it will be spectacular.

Saturn rises this evening at sunset in the northeast, and sets around sunrise in the northwest, depending on your location. You can find it close to the constellation Orion, in the constellation of Taurus. It will appear as a huge gold "star".

I wonder how many people will be confusing it with the Star of Bethlehem?

Happy stargazing!

Cheers,
-Saz

P.S. In case you miss it, here is a page with a spectacular picture of the 6th planet.

[ 12-17-2002, 03:34 PM: Message edited by: Sazerac ]

12-17-2002, 03:28 PM	#1
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 61 Posts: 7,387	Be scanning the skies this evening for a glimpse of Saturn. This is the closest it's come to Earth (perigee) in 30 years. In addition, the rings are tilted toward the earth, offering an incredible view. If you have binoculars or a telescope, this is a prime viewing period, but even with the naked eye it will be spectacular. Saturn rises this evening at sunset in the northeast, and sets around sunrise in the northwest, depending on your location. You can find it close to the constellation Orion, in the constellation of Taurus. It will appear as a huge gold "star". I wonder how many people will be confusing it with the Star of Bethlehem? Happy stargazing! Cheers, -Saz P.S. In case you miss it, here is a page with a spectacular picture of the 6th planet. [ 12-17-2002, 03:34 PM: Message edited by: Sazerac ] __________________ "And all my days are trances, and all my nightly dreams, Are where thy grey eye glances, and where thy footstep gleams, In what ethereal dances, by what eternal streams..."