February 2, 2005

February Astronomy Note

You will need battery operated foot warmers to observe outside this month.
Saturn is the bright planet high in the sky almost all night. Green-glowing Comet Macholz is still visible, but has moved to be near the constellation Cassiopeia (The big W). Otherwise, unless you have a relatively toasty observatory to stand in, it is just too cold to observe outside. Hey! Maybe this would be a good time to visit the Lowell Observatory. Get a good look at Saturn to compare with the new photos soon to arrive from spacecraft Cassini. Lowell can use volunteers year-round, indoors and out.

Posted by The Naturalist at February 2, 2005 2:58 PM