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These views demonstrate the 29 year period for oppositions of Saturn and the dramatic changes in the appearance of the rings. Saturn's rings stay on a fixed axis, and we see the rings from both sides over one 29 year orbit of Saturn around the Sun.
Credit:
- The Saturn views were simulated with a computer program written by Tom Ruen. (Created here for public domain)
- Reference:
- Book: "Astronomical Formulae for Calculators, 4th edition", Jean Meeus, 1988, published by "Willmann-Bell, Inc"
External links: (Resources)
- Opposition dates of Saturn: 1950-2099
- Saturn flat map: 1800x900 pixel JPG
- Saturn ring maps
- Cool simulated images for Saturn from various views
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