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A Lord of Rings: Saturn at Opposition 2016

Get ready. Saturn reaches opposition for 2016 at the start of June, making it the best time to track down…

8 years ago

A Challenge in Visual Athletics: Hunting the Gegenschein

Hunting the elusive counter glow known as the gegenschein takes sharp eyes, dark skies, persistence and patience. This weekend provides…

9 years ago

A Guide to Saturn Through Opposition 2015

The month of May generally means the end of star party season here in Florida, as schools let out in…

9 years ago

By Jove: Jupiter Reaches Opposition on February 6th

Did you see the brilliant Full Snow Moon rising last night? Then you might’ve also noticed a bright nearby ‘star’.…

10 years ago

Saturn at Opposition: Our 2014 Guide

Planet lovers can rejoice: one of the finest jewels of the solar system in returning to the evening night sky.…

11 years ago

The Return of Saturn: A Guide to the 2013 Opposition

A star party favorite is about to return to evening skies. The planet Saturn can now be spied low to…

12 years ago