PICK OF THE MONTH
Saturn
Best time to see: 27 August, from 01:18 BST (00:18 UT)
Altitude: 25°
Location: Aquarius
Direction: South
Features: Subtle banded atmosphere, rings, moons
Recommended equipment: 75mm or larger
Saturn reaches opposition on 27 August and this month the view is excellent. On 1 August, it reaches its highest position under relatively dark skies, a situation that only improves throughout the month. At its highest, it appears 25° up as seen from the centre of the UK. Although
