Episode 148

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Venus and Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton.

Julius gives us a brief history of the Venus and Saturn Sections and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and the upcoming observing opportunities of Venus and Saturn, and contact information.

You can contact Julius at:

Venus Observing forms:

http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/venus/venus1.pdf

Observing Venus information

http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/venus/ven1210.pdf

Additional information on the ALPO Saturn section can be found here:

http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/saturnblog/

Saturn Observing forms:

http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/saturn/SB-1012N.pdf

Saturn and How to Observe It:

https://www.amazon.com/Saturn-Observe-Astronomers-Observing-Guides/dp/1852338873/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=SATURN+AND+HOW+TO+OBSERVE+IT&qid=1556809222&s=gateway&sr=8-1

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www.alpo-astronomy.org/

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