FINGERS are crossed for clear skies this evening in the hope of seeing the solar system's two largest planets.
Budding astronomers will be taking their turn to look through the large telescope in the Yorkshire Museum's observatory to see Jupiter and Saturn.
Martin Lunn, the York museum's curator of astronomy, said: "We want to provide an opportunity for people to have a look at two very impressive planets.
"Through the lens, the rings of Saturn look as clear as they do on a picture. If the weather is right, it will look spectacular."
The observatory will be open between 6pm and 8pm. Two further open evenings will be held on Tuesday, February 4 and 18.
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