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Saturn
« on: September 04, 2009, 05:19:56 PM »
Today, Earth will pass through the plane of Saturn's ring, making them effectively disappear. Here is a composite pic showing the progression starting six years ago:



As explained at the APOD site, We have had a good view of Saturn's southern pole, as Saturn tilts relative to Earth we will now get a view of the north pole.
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Re: Saturn
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2009, 05:25:52 AM »
Neat. Planet looks really different without the rings. :P
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Re: Saturn
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2009, 07:09:24 PM »
I've always wondered why the rings are in just that one spot... it'd be cool if a planet had a set of three or something. :P

This is awesome though, i should go dig out my old telescope and see what i can find.  :D
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