Hi - I am just wondering what types of planetary viewing can I expect over the next 15 - 20 years. I enjoy viewing Jupiter, Mars and Saturn very much and it seems like at this point in time, with Saturn becoming edge-on and Mars pretty small, these are not the best planetary viewing years. I read that 2033 and 2035 will be better for Mars and of course Saturn will unfurl her rings each year from our perspective, but what do the next 15 years look like for each? I live in New England, and granted - the seeing sucks most of the time here but I am a glutton for punishment. Any info appreciated.
BTW - I did just have one of my very best lifetime views of Mars a couple of weeks ago at the Winter Star Party in the Florida Keys. I was using my TMB 130 f/9.265 and TMB Supermonocentrics - 5mm was the best view.
Thanks in advance!
Edited by stevenwav, 12 February 2025 - 03:43 PM.