Saturn, 2004-’05
The 2004-’05 apparition was very well observed, though the planet showed less atmospheric activity than in the previous apparition. Many images were obtained at visible, infrared, ultraviolet and methane band wavelengths. The planet was at opposition in Gemini on 2005 Jan 13, at declination +21°. Solar conjunctions occurred on 2004 Jul 8 and 2005 Jul 23. Our observers monitored the planet from 2004 Aug 15 (Gray) till 2005 Jun 9 (Yunoki).
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