Get the best view of Saturn in 2009 at Planetarium Negara
In astronomical term, a planet is said to be in opposition when it reaches the opposite side of the sun with the Earth being at the centre of the planet and the Sun.
On 9 March 2009, Saturn, the sixth planet in and the second largest in our Solar System reached its opposition point. In the next few days, Saturn, as seen in the night sky, will be crossing the meridian (the imaginary line in the sky connecting the north celestial pole and the south celestial pole) roughly at midnight. It will rise during sunset and sets at sunrise. Saturn will appear brighter than usual because it faces the sun directly. The best time to observe an outer planet is undoubtedly when it is in opposition.
To take advantage of this opportunity, Planetarium Negara in Kuala Lumpur is organizing an observation session to capture Saturn in telescope. The observation, which is open to public, will take place on 13 March 2009, between 8.00pm to 10.00pm, at the main entrance of the Planetarium Complex.
Do take this opportunity to get the best view of Saturn. You will have to wait another 378 days before the next opposition happens.
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