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[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Saturn and the Open Cluster Conjunct

From the Starry Night Times:

On the night of January 31st, stargazers will be able to use Saturn to help them locate the Beehive Cluster (M44). This is because at 11 p.m. Saturn will be less than one degree south of the Beehive. Both objects are normally visible to the unaided eye. For the best viewing experience use a pair of binoculars or a telescope under low power so that both the Beehive and Saturn are in the same field of view.

This is something the Chicago Astronomers must catch!... ;D

[Centaur]

I placed a notice for this event in the forum for Eclipses, Occultations, Conjunctions and Alignments. Is that incorrect? The closest approach between Saturn and the brightest member of the cluster will actually occur on February 3.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Saturn and the Beehive making for good viewing

I have been enjoying the Saturn/Beehive conjunction during this cold winter, and it's a must during our observational sessions.

This photo was taken 1/25/06, two days before Saturn’s opposition by Jimmy Westlake - faculty.coloradomtn.edu/jwestlake/.

What a pretty shot of the paring...