The 12 August 2026 Total Solar Eclipse: online observation.
Next 12 August, the Sun will amaze us with a stunning total eclipse. We will bring the show to you live. *** Join it LIVE here! *** This 12 August, the Sun will offer a...
Author: Gianluca Masi
12 agosto 2026, eclissi di Sole: guida e strumenti utili all’osservazione
Il Virtual Telescope propone una guida all’eclissi totale di Sole del prossimo 12 agosto 2026, che sarà visibile come parziale anche dall’Italia. Si ricorda che la visione del Sole senza protezioni appositamente realizzate è...
Perseidi 2026: guida pratica all’osservazione
Acquista l’acclamato libro di Gianluca Masi “Quando l’universo diventò infinito” (Castelvecchi 2026) Puntuale come ogni anno, ritorna l’appuntamento con le celebri meteore di agosto, le popolari “Lacrime di San Lorenzo”, meglio note come Perseidi....
Supernova SN 2026sqf in the NGC 3310 spiral galaxy: an image – 14 July 2026
We observed supernova SN 2026sqf in the beautiful spiral galaxy NGC 3310 and here we share our image. The image above comes from the average of 17, 120-second unfiltered exposures, remotely taken with the “Elena”...
Lancio di Asteroids2029: un’iniziativa globale a sostegno dell’Anno Internazionale della Sensibilizzazione sugli Asteroidi e della Difesa Planetaria delle Nazioni Unite.
Lussemburgo, 30 giugno 2026 – Il lancio di Asteroids2029 segna l’avvio di un’iniziativa globale a supporto del 2029 quale Anno Internazionale della Sensibilizzazione sugli Asteroidi e della Difesa Planetaria, dichiarato dalle Nazioni Unite. Ispirati...
Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 close encounter: new image – 24 June 2026.
We present here our latest picture of Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1, now that it is almost at its minimum distance from us, having a spectacular and safe close approach with the Earth....
Asteroid Day Italia 2026: 30 giugno 2026
L’iniziativa ufficiale per l’Italia per celebrare insieme l’Asteroid Day! Un’iniziativa per curiosi del cielo, singoli appassionati e associazioni culturali! Partecipate numerosi. Comunicati Stampa Asteroid Day 2026 in Lussemburgo: Programma Il prossimo 30 giugno...
Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 close encounter: new image & video – 19 June 2026.
We are happy to share with you our latest image and a video of the potentially hazardous asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1, captured while it is safely approaching us, ready to show it to you,...
The Moon, Venus & Jupiter: online observation – 17 June 2026
See the Moon meeting Venus, plus Jupiter and the Beehive Cluster meeting in the night sky live, from your home. After their splendid conjunction just one week ago, Venus Venus and Jupiter, now gradually...
Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 close encounter: a new image while it gets closer – 14 June 2026.
While it comes closer and closer, we continue our observing campaign covering the potentially hazardous asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1, waiting for its bright and safe flyby, next June 27. The image shown above comes from...
Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 close encounter: a new image – 13 June 2026.
Here it is a new picture of the potentially hazardous asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1, while it is getting closer, ready for its spectacular and safe flyby, next June 27. The image shown above comes...
Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 close encounter: a new image – 8 June 2026.
We continue following up the potentially hazardous asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 on its way to its spectacular flyby, next June 27. Please find here our new image. The image shown above comes from a...
Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 close encounter: a new image – 7 June 2026.
We captured a new image of the potentially hazardous asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 on its way to its spectacular flyby, next June 27. We are pleased to show it here. The image shown above...
Venus & Jupiter meet in the sky: online observation – 9 June 2026.
Planets Venus and Jupiter are offering a stunning show on the western horizon, soon after sunset. See them live, from the comfort of your home. On 9 June 2026, Venus and Jupiter will shine...
