Scheduled air date: 2006 Jan 09-15
The ringed planet Saturn is currently at its best viewing for the year. On the
night of January 14 it appears just below the Full Moon, and on the 15th it is
just above the one-day-past-full Moon.
A pair of binoculars will also provide a nice view of M44—the Beehive
Cluster—slightly above Saturn's position.
(Shown about two hours after sunset for mid-Northern latitudes. Inset shows
binocular view near Saturn.)
In the morning sky, the giant planet Jupiter can be seen near the stars marking
the claws of the ancient version of the constellation of Scorpius, Zubenelgenubi
and Zubeneschamali.
(Shown about 90 minutes before sunrise on January 13th for mid-Northern latitudes. Inset shows
binocular view near Jupiter.)
If you wish to view illustrations for other episodes, please see our Star Gazer Illustrated directory.
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