[glend (Glen)]

Following on from discussions in other threads about the difficulties of observing Sarurn's Encke Gap, I am proposing that we conduct an Encke Gap Challenge in the period leading up to our closest approach on 20 July this year. The rules can be pretty simple, observed with what you have, but your observation should be recorded here in this thread.

Guidelines/Rules:

1 You need to have seen the Encke Gap; not the Cassini Division, etc, so you need to understand what the Encke Gap actually is. In these days of isolation it is near impossible to confirm with another observer, so the honour system is expected.

2. Record the details of equipment used, including scope, eye piece, etc, as well as time and date, Alt/AZ or RA/Dec. Notes on Seeing are expected. Note location of the Observation.

3. There are no limitations on equipment used.

4. Photographs are welcome, but obviously they are a separate category. We can all participate together.

So what do you think? Is this something we can get behind in these isolation times? Get you motivated to get out there and aim your gear at Saturn? Feedback to this thread.

This proposed event has no affiliation with IIS, astronomical societies, Star Party organisations, etc.