Supernova SN 2012aw in Messier 95
On 16 March 2012, supernova SN 2012aw was discovered in Messier 95, a well-know and wonderful barred spiral galaxy in Leo, distant about 38 millions of light year. As soon as the suspicious...
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Asteroid 2005 YU55 close encounter
Early in November 2011, asteroid 2005 YU55 brushed our planet, coming closer than the Moon! With a diameter of about 400 meters, it was at that time the largest object that was seen passing...
Live event: “Asteroid 2012 DA14: a record close approach”
** LIVE VIEW of asteroid 2012 DA14: click here! ** The Virtual Telescope Project is proud to invite you to a very spectacular online event, almost a once in a lifetime chance. On 15...
Online Messier Marathon 2012 – 4th edition!
On April 2012 the Virtual Telescope offered again its most important event: the Online Messier Marathon. This year it was the 4rd edition and, as since 2010, it was included as an official event...
Asteroid 2012 OQ close encounter
Asteroid 2012 OQ was discovered on July 17, 2012 by “La Sagra” survey, in Spain. The Virtual Telescope team contributed to confirm its existence and their observations were included in the discovery circular (MPEC 2012-O13). It turned out...
Destination: Comet Garradd
After quite a long absence, an interesting comet was coming again, its name being C/2009 P1 (Garradd). Discovered by the australian astronomer Gordon J. Garradd on 13 aug 2009, this comet will be interestingly...
Asteroid 2012 EG5 close encounter
On 30 March 2012, the Virtual Telescope offered a live, exclusive event to show the passage of asteroid 2012 EG5 online. While waiting for that session, a few nights earlier we managed to follow this...
Live event: “Happy Birthday, Virtual Telescope!”
The Celestron C14 (left) and Planewave 17 (right) units. Next 7 Sept. the Virtual Telescope will celebrate its 6th birthday with a special, free online event, offering an unforgettable journey across the Universe. So...
