Posted on Dec 22, 2020
A Match Made In The Heavens: Jupiter And Saturn Form A Great Conjunction For 1st Time Since 1623
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Look up at the night sky this month to see a rare, spectacular celestial event: Jupiter and Saturn forming a Great Conjunction.
Though the two largest planets in our solar system come together every 20 or so years, this event will mark the closest they've been since 1623. On Dec. 21, the winter solstice, the planets will be close enough for at-home observers to see both simultaneously through the same telescope, says Dean Regas, head astronomer at the Cincinnati Observatory.
Though the two largest planets in our solar system come together every 20 or so years, this event will mark the closest they've been since 1623. On Dec. 21, the winter solstice, the planets will be close enough for at-home observers to see both simultaneously through the same telescope, says Dean Regas, head astronomer at the Cincinnati Observatory.
A Match Made In The Heavens: Jupiter And Saturn Form A Great Conjunction For 1st Time Since 1623
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I tried to get a picture but my camera is just not good enough for that.
Once in 800 years? Maybe I can afford a better camera for next time,,,
Once in 800 years? Maybe I can afford a better camera for next time,,,
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I tried this. Even built it up with my daughter. It was about the farthest thing since "spectacular" I have ever witnessed. 10/10 would not recommend.
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