Observing

1. This Week’s Sky at a Glance, July 12 – 20

   Jupiter is that white point glaring in the south during and after dusk. Orange Antares, fainter, twinkles to its lower right.

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2. A Spoonful of Saturn to Sweeten the Night

   Move over Jupiter, it's time for Saturn to shine! At opposition this week, the ringed planet is at its brightest and closest for the year.

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3. This Week’s Sky at a Glance, July 5 – 13

   Jupiter shines bright in the southeast after dark. Saturn is up late. The Big Dipper, high in the northwest, is starting to turn around to "scoop up water."

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4. Where Have All the Comets Gone?

   It seems like forever since a bright comet has come around. We look at current and future prospects.

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5. July 2019: Stalking the Scorpion

   Download July's Sky Tour astronomy podcast for a guided exploration of the planets, stars, and constellations in the evening skies of summer.

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