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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…

10 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