Saturn's Rings Opening Up

The rings of Saturn are beginning to open up. Last year, they appeared nearly straight on, while now we are beginning to see more of the ring structure. These images are about 13 months apart. The most recent image was taken early in the morning of September 26, 2026, before the moon got too close to the planet (in appearance). I took these pictures in my Bortle 4.5 backyard garden.

Celestron 11" EdgeHD telescope

Captured using SharpCap Pro Auto Stacking routine