Post by Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe on Jun 2, 2005 17:27:45 GMT -6
Chicago Astronomer Steve reminds me of this planetary conjunction that's not to be missed...
This June you'll be able to witness a rather rare astronomical attraction -- a trio, a grouping of three planets in a small section of the sky. A similarly tight planetary grouping won't happen again till December 2006, and that trio will be too close to the Sun's glare for decent viewing. This month will provide the best opportunity to see a planetary trio until September 2008.
On the evening of June 25 & 26, look low in the west some thirty to forty-five minutes after sunset to catch Mercury, Venus and Saturn all close enough together to fit inside a 1.5-degree circle. (The width of your little finger held at an arm length away covers about 1.5 degrees of sky.) Remember to hunt for these planets before twilight turns into total darkness.
More here: www.idialstars.com/june.htm
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Of course, I will be at the Lakefront with scope to marvel at this gathering. I welcome all to join in, and more details as the event approaches.
June 2005 Feature: A Planetary Trio Adorns the Evening Twilight
This June you'll be able to witness a rather rare astronomical attraction -- a trio, a grouping of three planets in a small section of the sky. A similarly tight planetary grouping won't happen again till December 2006, and that trio will be too close to the Sun's glare for decent viewing. This month will provide the best opportunity to see a planetary trio until September 2008.
On the evening of June 25 & 26, look low in the west some thirty to forty-five minutes after sunset to catch Mercury, Venus and Saturn all close enough together to fit inside a 1.5-degree circle. (The width of your little finger held at an arm length away covers about 1.5 degrees of sky.) Remember to hunt for these planets before twilight turns into total darkness.
More here: www.idialstars.com/june.htm
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Of course, I will be at the Lakefront with scope to marvel at this gathering. I welcome all to join in, and more details as the event approaches.
