Finding Saturn

[ewokroub]

Live in No Central Minnesota and want to know where Saturn is in the sky. We just got a telescope given to us and are not real familiar with the stars in that way, we have always been interested in space and the stars, but have never been able to do more than read about it and watch shows either fiction, non-fiction or documentary. Thank you for you help.

 

[nevers]

Saturn is in Gemini right now. Here's a screen-capture from Starry Night Pro.

 

[nevers]

Or, you can view and/or download a star chart in PDF format from Orion here: May Starchart from Orion<br /><br />Actually, in the map for May that Orion offers, Saturn is already off the horizon. Try this link for past months at SkyMaps: SkyMaps Downloads

 

[bbk1]

Hey, shuttle_guy, that's my favorate Website for skymaps. I have been using it for the past couple of years.

 

[huey_pilot]

I like the interactive skychart at http://www.skyandtelescope.com

 

[someone_else]

I am also in CA. Will it still be in approximately the same location?

 

[nevers]

Yes, California should still be in the same location - unless it finally slips off into the ocean. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> Anyway...Saturn will still be in the same general location (in Gemini) but the Moon is now cruising towards Jupiter. The picture I posted above is still applicable as well as the links to all the star-charts that have been posted.