Interesting things that Bellatrix Orionis is hoping to observe.
Visual guide from Hubble
Planets
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Mercury – can be found in the constellation of Taurus but is not in a good position for observing this month. |
 Source: Hubblesite.org |
Venus – can be found in the constellation of Gemini and is best viewed on Friday 24 June at 2140BST. During the month it will go from a magnitude -1.0 object to a -0.4 object. |
 Source: Hubblesite.org |
Mars – Can be found in the constellation of Taurus and is best placed to view on Tuesday 28 June at 0400BST. It is at magnitude +1.3 |
 Source: Hubblesite.org |
Jupiter – Can be found in the constellation of Aries and is at magnitude -2.0 all month. It’s best placed to view on Thursday 30 June at 0330BST. |
 Source: Hubblesite.org |
Saturn – Can be found in the constellation of Virgo and fluctuates from magnitude +0.8 at the begining of the month to +0.9 by 25 June. The planet is best placed to view on Wednesday 1 June at 2200BST. |
 Source: Hubblesite.org |
Uranus – Is not visible this month. |
 Source: Hubblesite.org |
Neptune – Can be found in the constellation of Auquarius and is a magnitude +7.8 object. Neptune is best placed to view on Thursday 30 June at 0230BST. |
Dwarf Planets
Pluto – Can be found in the constellation of Sagittarius. It is a magnitude +13.7 object.
Ceres – Is very low in the morning sky and can be found in the constellation of Taurus. It is a magnitude +9.0 object.
Eris – Can be found in the constellation Cetus, but is only visible with a CCD camera and is at magnitude +18.8.
Makemake – Is an evening CCD object at magnitude +16.9.
Haumea – Is in the constellation of Bootes and also requires a CCD camera to enable observations as it is at magnitude +17.4.
Wednesday 1 June
New Moon
Thursday 9 June
First quarter Moon.
Friday 10 June
Saturn can be found 15 arcminutes from the star Porrima in the constellation of Virgo.
Wednesday 15 June
Full Moon. A total lunar eclipse will occur at 2100BST and is expected to last an hour.
Sunday 19 June
The double star Beta Cygni/Albireo is well placed for observing. When viewed through a small telescope you will be able to see the bright yellow primary star next to a very blue, but dimmer companion.
Tuesday 21 June
Today is the summer solstice, why not try a spot of solar observing. WARNING:- Never look directly at the sun with the naked eye or an unfiltered telescope.
Thursday 23 June
Last quarter Moon.
Monday 27 June
The June Boötes meteor shower peaks tonight. It’s a variable shower and is normally active between 22 June and 2 July.
