Some Questions about the Upcoming Titan Transit:

[Davekyn]

I'm really looking forward to this event.:)

According to Stellarium, 19:50pm will have Titan at its peak as it transits across Saturn ON THE 12/3/09 Does the sound about right?

Also I note the MOON...its right next to Saturn or very close. I assume this should not be too much of a problem?

Could anyone suggest what colour filter might give good results?

I missed the other transits but have arranged time off, in an attempt to spot this event with my 12” Dob.

I don’t suppose anyone can give any hints or tips to assist with my attempt?

I hope the storm up north will blow out by then & those of us around south east QLD won’t have to worry about clouds for this event. I take it this is the last one for another 15 years. Fingers crossed...I’m yet to observe a transit with Saturn. I’ll be 55 before i get another chance...I’ll probably need a bigger scope then.:rolleyes:

[iceman]

Hi Dave

That sounds about right for QLD. The screenshot here (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/63-523-0-0-1-0.html) is for a bit later, but if you take an hour off for QLD it's pretty close.

I think for QLD'ers, anywhere between 8pm through to 11pm would give you something to see.

The bright moon won't help, but it won't hinder too much. What you really want/need is good seeing - and there's no filters or anything else that can help with that.

The weather is supposed to be raining all week down here, so another transit missed :(

There is some shadow transits (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/63-529-0-0-1-0.html) over the next few months, and some more Titan transits next year - so don't despair if you miss this one.

[Davekyn]

Thanks for the added info Mike.
Clouds rolling in today, but one can still hope...never know. Good to know there will be some over events happening.