Perseid meteor shower 2018 online observation – 12 Aug. 2018
The Perseid meteor shower is ready to put a great show up there, this year. At Virtual Telescope, we will share it live, online, for you to enjoy it from the comfort of your...
Author: Gianluca Masi
La Notte della Luna Rossa e del Pianeta Rosso – 27 luglio 2018
Il Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali Il Parco archeologico del Colosseo e Il Virtual Telescope Project PRESENTANO LA NOTTE DELLA LUNA ROSSA E DEL PIANETA ROSSO L’eclissi totale di Luna del...
The Moon, Mercury and Venus meet, while waiting for the longest total lunar eclipse of the Century
While we are waiting for the longest total lunar eclipse of the Century, the Moon, Mercury and Venus offered a stunning show above Rome, soon after sunset. It is a wonderful gift, while the...
WORKSHOP fotografico: “Fotografare l’eclissi totale di Luna del 27 luglio 2018” – 21 luglio 2018
Il Virtual Telescope Project, in collaborazione con UnitronItalia Instruments, propone un workshop fotografico, in vista della traordinaria eclissi totale di Luna del prossimo 27 luglio, la più lunga del secolo. Titolo: “La ripresa...
27 luglio 2018, l’eclissi totale di Luna più lunga del secolo e la grande opposizione di Marte: guida all’osservazione
Il prossimo 27 luglio 2018 il cielo ci regalerà la più lunga eclissi totale di Luna del secolo e una grande opposizione di Marte, il pianeta Rosso. Un evento semplicemente memorabile. Noi del Virtual...
Iridium 10 flashes above Rome – 9 June 2018
When you look up at night, you can see much more than the stars and many natural celestial bodies: plenty of artificial satellite passes add to the beauty of the sky, sometimes offering unique...
The International Space Station (ISS) shines above Rome: 5 June 2018
Looking for the International Space Station (ISS) crossing the sky is always a nice experience, especially when it is very bright and flies above something unique. The city of Rome can be a special...
The Night of the Red Moon and the Red Planet: the total lunar eclipse and planet Mars color the starry sky – 27 July 2018
Next 27 July 2018, the sky will offer us a unique view: a total lunar eclipse, with the Moon wearing its elegant, ruby dress and Mars, the red planet, at its most favorable observing...
Asteroid Day Italia 2018: 30 giugno 2018
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. *** NB: Comunicato Stampa Asteroid Day 2018 *** Il prossimo 30 giugno si terrà la...
The Moon and Venus put a superb show above Rome – 17 May 2018
The Moon and Venus offered a stunning view from Rome, a couple of nights ago, hanging above the celebrated skyline of the Eternal City, in a wonderful conjunction. We are pleased to share some of...
Near-Earth Asteroid 2010 WC9 very close encounter: an image (11 May 2018)
Next 15 May 2018, the near-Earth asteroid 2010 WC9 will safely have a very close encounter with our planet, coming at about 200.000 km from us, almost half of the average lunar distance. We...
The Moon, Venus and Mercury bring Spring to the northern hemisphere (19 March 2018)
Last March, Venus and Mercury were both visible at sunset; the Moon joined the couple with its sharp crescent, offering a stunning view at twilight. Here they are a couple of images. The image...
The International Space Station (ISS) flies above Rome: 25 Mar. 2018
There are plenty of artificial satellites up there. Among them, the International Space Station (ISS) really stands out. Its bright passes are always well worth your attention, especially when you can combine them with...
Venus meets the Pleiades above Rome: 25 April 2018
Venus and the Pleiades met again up there at sunset, something happening from time to time. But it is always a unique sight and we are pleased to share with you some stunning photographs...
