I had Saturn in my telescope for the first time and it felt like

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Precisely what went on in my mind the first time I viewed Saturn/Jupiter. This. Deep astronomy feels.

This was the exact feeling I had when I brought it into focus.
It was a little blurry but I could make out the gaps between the rings and the planet, so fucking cool!

Saturn is still pretty close in its orbit relative to us (Opposition - April 28) so go outside and check it out while it is still close and bright. It will be near the Libra and Virgo constellations in the Southeast.

(Source: knowledgethroughscience)