03/29/2016 - The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0

Comet P2016 BA14 Panstarrs with a nice tail - 26 Mar. 2016

03/29/2016

Record making comet P2016 BA14 Panstarrs: new images with tail – (26 Mar. 2016)

While comet P/2016 BA14 Panstarrs continues to increase its distance from the Earth, the observing conditions improved, as the Full Moon – a serious interfering factor at the flyby time – moved away, offering...

Supernova 2016bau in NGC 3631: 24 Mar. 2016

galaxy / supernova

03/29/2016

Supernova 2016bau in NGC 3631: an image (24 Mar. 2016)

The supernova 2016bau in NGC 3631 was imaged as part of the Virtual Telescope’s supernova follow-up program. NGC 3631 is a stunning spiral galaxy placed at 50 millions of light years, showing a remarkable arm structure, perfectly placed face-on....