The public is invited to attend a free "Saturn Night Live" observing session at the San Antonio College Observatory and using telescopes in the adjacent parking lot on Saturday, January 31, from 6 p.m. - midnight. The event is co-hosted by San Antonio College and the San Antonio Astronomical Association, which is donating the telescopes for the occasion.

"On December 31, 2003, Saturn was the closest to Earth and the brightest it's been in the sky for 30 years," said Bryan Snow, Coordinator of San Antonio College's Scobee Planetarium.

He added, "The views at the end of January will be just as good, but the planet will be higher in the sky and easier to see earlier in the evening. Views through a telescope will easily show the spectacular rings surrounding this, the second largest of planets. Families are encouraged to bring their children to witness this magnificent sight."

Parking is free and available in the lot next to the Observatory, which is located one block east of San Pedro Ave. off of W. Park. The observing session will be cancelled if it is cloudy or raining. For additional information, call the Scobee Planetarium at 210-733-2910.