Saturn's rings are gradually opening. They are currently inclined 1.3 degrees - up from 0.8 degrees one month ago. I had a session in the back yard with the 18". Mistakes were made, but I was able to salvage an image that somewhat resembled the visual view. http://www.pbase.com/polakis/image/108753579 Tom -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.