Small Scopes

Saturn brightest for 2006

January 27 marks the night that Saturn arrives at opposition to the sun; rising in the east as the sun sets, peaking high in the south at midnight and setting in the west at sunrise.

Without question Saturn's famous rings make it the telescopic showpiece of the night sky. In small telescopes, they always surprise observers, both novice and veteran alike, with their striking beauty. Any telescope magnifying more than 30-power will show them quite well.

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