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To: Ptarmigan

"Huygens Probe is too small to be seen from Earth."(Ptarmigan)

Agreed. I have an 8" Newt on an EQ Mount, Huygens is not visible, but maybe it flares up as it enters the atmosphere of Titan? That would be cool! I enjoy viewing Saturn as well, I have seen some of her moons which I can't identify myself yet. A flare up on Titan would help me out.

Cool to bump into a fellow Freeper/Astronomer. I look forward to Saturn rising in the Northeast night sky over the winter. I'd like to be watching on or after the 15 of January. How long does it take light from Saturn to reach Earth anyway?

Clear skies


13 posted on 11/24/2004 2:37:59 PM PST by Imperialist
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To: Imperialist

Light from Saturn to Earth?

One hour and 24 minutes to reach Earth, roughly.

http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/faq/technical.cfm


15 posted on 11/24/2004 2:43:22 PM PST by Imperialist
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To: Imperialist

Comet Malcholz will be near the Pleiadesin January of 2005. It will be cool to see it.


26 posted on 11/24/2004 3:57:32 PM PST by Ptarmigan (Proud rabbit hater and killer)
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