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[Al Degutis]

I've been pretty busy most of August and haven't look through my scope since before the Perseids. Yet, every morning when I leave for work at 5am, I'll stand next to the garage and look up to see what's around. Orion has started making his appearance and I'm looking forward to seeing his treasures with my 8" scope.

Venus has been extremely bright during these weeks and today I noticed she had a companion that wasn't nearly as bright but very noticeable even as I approached the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Once I got to work, I looked it up and it was Jupiter. Now I HAVE to get my scope out some morning this week (or weekend) to see this combo in the sky! It would make an awesome photo.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Are you sure it's Jupiter? I'm pretty sure the pair is Venus and Saturn. I think Jupiter is still lost in the sun's glare now. But regardless, it's still a pretty sight to observe.

I have been watching the pair over the past few mornings and hopefully see the pair close together on the morning of the 31st. It's all detailed in the most recent newsletter I sent out yesterday.

Let us know of your observation.

[Al Degutis]

Chicago said:

Are you sure it's Jupiter? I'm pretty sure the pair is Venus and Saturn.

You are correct, sir. I meant to say Saturn. I'll have my binoculars ready for tomorrow morning to check it out.