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17 years 10 months ago #40236
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hi I have an oppourtunity to view dark skys this weekend, im interested to know how to find saturn, some near by constellations would be a help,im not sure what time i will be able to observe but after dark obviously.
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17 years 10 months ago #40238
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It's the really bright star that shouldn't be there at the front of Leo.
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hi I have an oppourtunity to view dark skys this weekend, im interested to know how to find saturn, some near by constellations would be a help,im not sure what time i will be able to observe but after dark obviously.
It's the really bright star that shouldn't be there at the front of Leo.
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17 years 10 months ago #40239
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Saturn is caught between Cancer and Leo. In fact, if you know what The Sickle in Leo looks like (reversed '?'), then you'll spot Saturn nestled into it. You'll have to wait till after 9pm for it to become appreciably high enough away from trees etc. It is way up to the upper-left of Orion as it gets to its highest point around 2am. Have a look at
www.heavens-above.com
, and select their 'Whole Sky Map', enter the different times, and you'll see the change in its position throughout any night. Tonight, the Moon is about the same distance to its right as the width of your outstretched hand in front of you at arms length.
Hope this helps,
Seanie.
Hope this helps,
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17 years 10 months ago #40240
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17 years 10 months ago #40241
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This image is for tomorrow night (Friday)
www.astroshack.net/graphics/Feb.jpg
Saturn right next to the moon.
www.astroshack.net/graphics/Feb.jpg
Saturn right next to the moon.
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17 years 10 months ago #40245
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thanks a mil very helpful, particurly this link
www.astroshack.net/graphics/Feb.jpg
, its ideal for a beginner.
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