Saturn and its rings return
November 2010: With each passing day, the ringed planet rises earlier and climbs higher before dawn paints the sky. Saturn's increasing altitude translates into improving views through a telescope.
By Alister Ling
By Martin Ratcliffe
Published:
September 27, 2010
 Saturn's rings tilt more this month than they have in nearly 3 years, making for a stunning view of the ringed planet through any telescope.
Photo by NASA/ESA/Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA) |
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