UGC 6930 and supernova SN 2020rcq: an image – 25 Aug. 2020
We imaged the bright supernova SN 2020rcq and its host galaxy UGC 6930, as part of our supernova follow-up program: here it is our image. The image above comes from the average of seven,...
Author: Gianluca Masi
Near-Earth asteroid 2020 PY2 very close encounter: a image – 20 Aug. 2020
Last 20 Aug., the near-Earth asteroid 2020 PY2 safely reached a distance of 350000 km from us, closer than our Moon. We imaged it and here we share our picture. The image above comes...
NGC 5002 and supernova SN 2020qxp: an image – 19 Aug. 2020
We imaged supernova SN 2020qxp and its host galaxy NGC 5002, as part of our supernova follow-up program: here it is our image. The images above come each from the average of six, 120-seconds...
Near-Earth asteroid 2020 PY2 very close encounter: a image – 19 Aug. 2020
Later today, near-Earth asteroid 2020 PY2 will have a very close, but safe, approach with our planet, reaching a minimum distance from the Earth of about 350000 km, 0.91 times the average distance of...
International Observe the Moon Night 2020: online observation – 26 Sept. 2020
Next 26 Sept. 2020, the International Observe the Moon Night will be back and, once again, the Virtual Telescope Project will offer you a unique opportunity to join the celebrations from the comfort of...
Trans-Neptunian object (307261) 2002 MS4 occulted UCAC4 419-096262: a very precious event – 8 Aug. 2020
On 8 Aug. 2020, the Trans-Neptunian object (307261) 2002 MS4 occulted the star UCAC4 419-096262, offering to astronomers a unique opportunity to unveil its precious physical features. Our observing site was exceptionally close to...
Supernova SN 2020nlb in Messier 85: updates and light curve – 06 Aug. 2020
Since its discovery, we regularly followed up supernova SN 2020nlb in Messier 85, covering its evolution in a truly spectacular way. here we present the current status of this transient. The image above comes...
Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE and globular cluster M 53 – 6 Aug. 2020.
While slowly leaving the inner Solar System, comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE is surfing our skies making very interesting “encounters”: last night, we caught it with globular cluster Messier 53. The image above comes from...
Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mission on its way to the Red Planet captured by our robotic telescopes: see this incredible imagery! 30 July 2020
We have just captured the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mission to the Red Planet with our telescopes and we are happy to share a image and a great time-lapse with you. By the way:...
Perseid meteor shower 2020, online observation – 11 Aug. 2020
The Perseid meteor shower is back, ready to put a nice show up there. At Virtual Telescope, we will share its peak live, online: join and and enjoy the show from the comfort of...
Perseidi 2020: guida pratica all’osservazione
*** Le meteore di San Lorenzo in diretta web! *** Puntuale come ogni anno, ritorna l’appuntamento con le celebri meteore di agosto, le popolari “Lacrime di San Lorenzo”, meglio note come Perseidi. Senza dubbio...
Near-Earth asteroid 2020 OY4 extremely close encounter: a image – 27 July 2020
Earlier today, near-Earth asteroid 2020 OY4 had a extremely close, but safe, approach with our planet, reaching a minimum distance from the Earth of about 42000 km, 0.11 times the average distance of the...
Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE and the lake – 22 July 2020.
While slowly fading, we could admire comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE again, this time framed by the wonderful scenario of lake Bracciano, North of Rome. The comet was not alone: a sharp Moon crescent, the...
Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE: a wide filed image – 18 July 2020.
We imaged Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE under a dark sky and we were impressed with its magnificence. Here it is our image. The image above comes from the average of 6, 30-seconds exposures taken...
