NGC 891 spiral galaxy: an image – 29 Dec. 2024
NGC 891 is an iconic edge-on spiral galaxy and we are pleased to share our most recent image of this gem. The image above comes from the average of 12, 300-second exposures, remotely taken...
Author: Gianluca Masi
Messier 76: the intriguing “small Dumbbell” planetary nebula: an image – 29 Dec. 2024.
We managed to image the wonderful, though neglected Messier 76 planetary nebula, aka the “little Dumbbell” (NGC 650/651). We are pleased to show it below. The image above comes from the average of 11,...
NGC 2237-9, the “Rosette” nebula: an image – 30 Dec. 2024.
We are pleased to share the first narrowband (Ha) image taken with our 10” astrograph, covering the famous “Rosette” nebula in Monoceros, the Unicorn constellation. The image above comes from the average of 30,...
A Journey through the Solar System: six planets at a glance – online observation (26 Jan. 2025)
Around Jan. 25, we will see six planets of seven at a glance: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will be above the horizon all together. We will show all of them live:...
Potentially Hazardous Asteroid 2024 UD 26 close encounter: an image – 21 Dec. 2024.
Here it is the Potentially Hazardous Asteroid 2024 UD26, going to have a relatively close, but obviously safe encounter with the Earth next 16 February, coming as close as 6.4 millions of km from...
Near-Earth Asteroid (887) Alinda close encounter: online observation – 8 & 12 Jan. 2025
On 8 Jan., the near-Earth asteroid (887) Alinda will have a relatively close (and obviously safe) close encounter with our planet, coming as close as 12.3 million of kilometers, 32X the average lunar distance...
Supernova SN 2024advj in the UGC 604 galaxy: an image – 28 Dec. 2024.
We observed supernova SN 2024advj in the spiral galaxy UGC 604, see our image below. The image above comes from the average of 5, 300-second, unguided exposures, unfiltered, remotely taken with the (PlaneWave 17″...
Supernova SN 2024aeee in the NGC 2523 galaxy: an image – 28 Dec. 2024.
We spotted supernova SN 2024aeee in the truly elegant, barred spiral galaxy NGC 2523, see our image below. The image above comes from the average of 4, 300-second, unguided exposures, unfiltered, remotely taken with...
Supernova SN 2024abfl in the NGC 2146 galaxy: an image – 28 Dec. 2024.
We imaged supernova SN 2024abfl in the beautiful barred spiral galaxy NGC 2146 and we share our picture below. The image above comes from the average of 5, 300-second, unguided exposures, unfiltered, remotely taken...
The Moon occults Saturn: 4 Jan. 2025.
We observed the rare occultation of Saturn by the Moon, covering the whole event. Here it is an image summarizing our experience. The image above comes from the combination of several exposures, remotely taken...
The stunning 3 Jan. 2025 Moon – Venus conjuntion.
On 3 Jan. 2025, the Moon had a wonderful conjunction with Venus: the two brightest objects of the night sky were shining within a couple of degrees, offering a breathtaking view. The image above...
Mars 2025: the Red Planet at its closest & opposition: online observation – 12 & 16 Jan. 2025.
Mars, the legendary Red Planet, is back, right now showing at its best and brightest. The Virtual Telescope Project will show it live: join us online, from the comfort of your home! Next 12...
Near-Earth Asteroid 2025 AC very close encounter: an image – 2 Jan. 2025.
On 2 Jan. 2025, the just discovered near-Earth Asteroid 2025 AC is making a very close, but safe encounter with the Earth, bringing it as close as 140.000 km from the Earth, 36% of...
Near-Earth Asteroid 2024 YW8 extremely close encounter: an image – 30 Dec. 2024.
On 30 Dec. 2024, the just discovered near-Earth Asteroid 2024 YW8 is making an extremely close, but safe encounter with the Earth, bringing it as close as 28.000 km from the Earth, 7% of...
