Iridium 35 flashes above Rome – 21 July 2018
On 21 July 2018, early in the morning, the Iridium 35 satellite made a very bright (mag. -7.5) above Rome. We captured it from a stunning location and proudly share the view with you....
Author: Gianluca Masi
The Solar System walks down the starry catwalk above Rome – 17 Aug. 2018
These nights, four planets plus the Moon are visible at sunset: Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Saturn plot the Zodiacal avenue up there, with our satellite joining the parade. Seeing four planets or more at...
Perseids 2018: a wonderful experience from Castel Santa Maria (PG), Italy
Amazing: this is what I can say after the stunning show of the Perseids 2018, as we enjoyed it from Castel Santa Maria, in the province of Perugia, Italy, under very dark skies. We saw...
The International Space Station flies above the Colosseum in Rome – 19 July 2018
We have been tracking the International Space Station (ISS) quite a lot, recently. Imaging its bright passes above the famous monuments of Rome is always rewarding, but when the legendary Colosseum is involved, it is...
The epic, 27 July 2018 total lunar eclipse and planet Mars from the Colosseum and the Roman Forum made history
The recent, longest total lunar eclipse of the Century and planet Mars at its great opposition, admired above the legendary Colosseum in Rome, from the ancient Roman Forum on the Palatine Hill, set a...
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...
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...
