Last call for the ringed planet

By Bob Berman

Published January 14, 2024 at 9:15 AM EST

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Saturn wins the Miss Universe contest. For anyone who's ever seen it through a telescope, there are hardly any runners-up. Saturn’s just a knockout, and even 60 power is plenty to show it well. Tune in for the best time to see the planet in action.

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