as you may know, we currently (this week and next) have a rare opportunity to observe all six naked-eye planets in one vista -- the next such alignment will be in 2020 or something see today's Astronomy Picture of the Day http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html don't miss this opportunity to see with your own eyes the heavenly wanderers that have fascinated humans for thousands of years rudy