Tag: gas giants

• A Cycle of Conjunctions: Jupiter and Saturn in 1226, 2020, 2040, 2060 & 2080!

  Today we are going to take a look at a few conjunctions of Jupiter and Saturn. You may remember from a reasonably recent piece, we took a look at a conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in 2080, so we’re going to very quickly review that conjunction first. Travelling from June 2026 to 2080 does let…

  Caoimhín de Bhailís

  May 28, 2026

  Astronomy, Astronomy Video

  Astronomy, close conjunction, conjunction, gas giants, jupiter, opposition, planets, retrograde, retrograde motion, saturn, science, space, stargazing, stars, superior conjunction, video

• Ice Giants versus Gas Giants: A Closer Look at the Biggest Planets

  Every month or so, I usually make a video talking about a particular planet. beginning with several months ago, up Jupiter and Saturn in the past couple of months. Having looked at the gas giants, the ice giants are next. Before giving them a specific video, I though it would be nice to compare the…

  Caoimhín de Bhailís

  May 30, 2024

  Astronomy, Astronomy Video

  Astronomy, gas giants, ice giants, jupiter, Neptune, planets, saturn, science, solar-system, space, Uranus, video