Sky of the Month – star chart: Dec. 2014
Above is a star chart showing the sky as visible on Dec. 15, 2014, at 20:00 pm local time, from a location placed at (13°E;41°N). Of course, it is valid for any location around...
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Near-Earth Asteroid 2014 RC very close encounter: star map
While asteroid 2014 RC is approaching us for a spectacular close encounter, we wanted to provide here a map showing its path across the stars around the time of its minimum distance from us....
Nova Cygni 2014 (was PNV J20214234+3103296: possible nova in Cygnus) – 1 Apr. 2014
NB: this transient was officially named “Nova Cygni 2014” in the CBET 3842 (subscription required), including our prompt follow-up! Late on 31 Mar. 2014, a possible nova in Cygnus, temporary designation PNV J20214234+3103296, was reported...
Sky of the Month – star chart: Apr. 2014
The April monthly newsletter is available here! Above is a star chart showing the sky as visible on Apr. 15, 2014, at 20:00 Universal Time, from a location placed at (13°E;41°N). Star chart plotted...
Sky of the Month – star chart: Mar. 2014
New: the March monthly newsletter is available! Above is a star chart showing the sky as visible on Mar. 15, 2014, at 20:00 Universal Time, from a location placed at (13°E;41°N). Star chart...
Sky of the Month – star chart: Feb. 2014
Above is a star chart showing the sky as visible on Feb. 15, 2014, at 19:30 Universal Time, from a location placed at (13°E;41°N). Star chart plotted with TheSkyX by Software Bisque Back to...
Sky of the Month – star chart: Jan. 2014
Above is a star chart showing the sky as visible on Dec. 15, 2013, at 19:30 Universal Time, from a location placed at (13°E;41°N). Star chart plotted with TheSkyX by Software Bisque ...
Sky of the Month – star chart: Dec. 2013
Above is a star chart showing the sky as visible on Dec. 15, 2013, at 19:30 Universal Time, from a location placed at (13°E;41°N). Star chart plotted with TheSkyX by Software Bisque Back to...
Where is comet Ison: November 2013
Since its discovery in Sept. 2012, comet C/2012 S1 Ison attracted a lot of attention. Early evaluations of its orbit showed a great potential for a memorable show, with the most optimistic scenarios reporting...
Where is comet Ison: October 2013
Since its discovery in Sept. 2012, comet C/2012 S1 Ison attracted a lot of attention. Early evaluations of its orbit showed a great potential for a memorable show, with the most optimistic scenarios reporting...
Nova Delphini 2013 = V339 Del (formerly PNV J20233073+2046041): images, spectra and maps
Last update: 11 Oct. 2013, 09:30 UT Above is the podcast from our Nova del 2013 live session Note (15.4 Aug 2013): this object was officially classified as...
Sky of the Month – star chart: Feb. 2013
Above is a star chart showing the sky as visible on Feb. 15, 2013, at 19.00 Universal Time, from a location placed at (13°E;41°N). Star chart plotted with TheSkyX by Software Bisque Back to...
Where is comet C/2012 S1 (Ison): path across the stars
Comet C/2012 S1 (Ison): path across the stars Comet C/2012 S1 (Ison) has reasonable chances to become a great comet late in 2013 / early in 2014. The map above shows its path across the...
Comet C/2011 L4 (Pan-STARRS): path across the stars
C/2011 L4 (Pan-STARRS): star chart Comet C/2011 L4 (Pan-STARSS has reasonable chances to become a nice comet next March 2013. The map above shows its path across the stars from 1 March to 1...
