Sky Watch

Space Weather News for June 14, 2006http://spaceweather.com/CONVERGING PLANETS:

Mars and Saturn aren't super-bright, but they will catch your eye after dark because they are so close together. The two planets are converging, forming a tight pair in the western sky. Look for them just after sunset on the evenings of June 15th through 17th. The view is best on June 17th, when Saturn and Mars are closest together, but it's also fun watching them converge on the two nights before.PHOTO-OP: June 15th is special because, en route to Saturn, Mars will glide in front of the Beehive star cluster. Using binoculars or a small telescope you can easily see the ensemble: it will look like a red supernova (Mars) has gone off among the stars of the Beehive. Astrophotographers, prepare your cameras!

Watching the Night Sky and its Wonders is a Peaceful Activity.

Spend the money on a telescope for your children instead of some kind of new fangled electronic pod or whatever.