[AZ-Observing] Re: Inclination of Saturn's Rings
- From: Rick Scott <rmscott@xxxxxxx>
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 22:17:40 -0700
I just ran a simulation using Redshift 4 with a highly magnified image
of Saturn. According to the simulation, the outer edge of the Cassini
division will just barely clear the globe of the planet around
March/April 2003.
Rick Scott
Tom Polakis wrote:
> On another list, I commented on our currently favorable view of Saturn's
> rings. The discussion was whether Cassini's Division can be seen all the
> way around the back of the globe of the planet. It hasn't so far, as we
> approach maximum ring inclination next April. . . .
>
> The inclination is currently increasing. Will the full ring of Cassini's
> Division be visible in April? . . .
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