10/03/2016 - The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0

Asteroid (66458) Romaplanetario: 22 June 2015

10/03/2016

Asteroid (66458) Romaplanetario: a new image (01 Oct. 2016)

Asteroid (66458) Romaplanetario was discovered on 22 Aug. 1999 by Gianluca Masi, from his observatory in Ceccano, Italy, during a dedicated survey to look for new minor planets. At the discovery time, it received the provisional designation...

The McNeil nebula and the associated V1647 Ori variable star are shining in good shape, as seen in this image grabbed on 01 Oct. 2016

nebula / variable stars

10/03/2016

McNeil Nebula and V1647 Ori: 2016-2017 observing season started (01 Oct. 2016)

The McNeil Nebula and the associated V1647 Ori variable star have been a target of opportunity for the author since it was discovered back in 2004. Every year, at Virtual Telescope we spend some...