The 2023 Buck Supermoon: online observation (3 July 2023)
Next 3 July, we will have the first Supermoon of 2023, the Buck full Moon. We will show it online, while it rises above the legendary skyline of Rome. Next 3 July 2023, the...
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Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (488453) 1999 XD close encounter: online observation – 11 June 2023
Next 12 June 2023, the Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (488453) 1994 XD will have a relatively close and obviously safe fly-by with our planet, coming as close as 3.1 millions of km, about 8 times the...
Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (488453) 1994 XD close encounter: a image – 6 June 2023
We imaged again the potentially hazardous asteroid (488453) 1994 XD, while waiting for its relatively close and obviously safe encounter with the Earth, next 12 June. It will come as close as 3.1 millions of km,...
Venus in the Beehive: the brightest planet meets Messier 44 – online observation (13 June 2023)
Next 13 June 2023 Venus, the brightest planet, will shine perfectly aligned with the famous Messier 44 open star cluster, also known as the Beehive (and Praesepe). We will share this beautiful vision with...
Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (488453) 1994 XD close encounter: a image – 29 May 2023
We imaged the potentially hazardous asteroid (488453) 1994 XD again, while waiting for its relatively close and obviously safe encounter with the Earth, next 12 June. It will come as close as 3.1 millions...
Mars in the Beehive: the Red Planet meets Messier 44 – online observation (2 June 2023)
Next 2 June 2023 Mars, the Red Planet, will shine perfectly aligned with the famous Messier 44 open star cluster, also known as the Beehive (and Praesepe). We will share this beautiful vision with...
The bright supernova SN 2023ixf in Messier 101: online observation – 26 May 2023.
Supernova SN 2023ixf is one of the brightest and closest ones seen in the last decade. Join our live feed to see this cosmic firework and its stunning host galaxy Messier 101 in real-time....
Among the June’s Stars: online exploration of the Heaven – 8 June 2023
Join our online cosmic cruise and discover the night sky with us. Every month, we will explore the night sky, sharing the view of our powerful, robotic telescopes live. What is up in the...
5 May 2023 penumbral lunar eclipse: online observation
Next 5 May 2023, the Flower Moon will offer us a penumbral eclipse. While not very spectacular, it will be a nice natural show to see. At Virtual Telescope we will share it live,...
The Moon and Venus: online observation – 23 May 2023
Next 23 May, the Moon and Venus, the brightest objects in the night sky, will shine together again at sunset, offering a stunning view. We will share the show live, online: join us from...
Venus and Messier 35: online observation – 9 May 2023
Next 9 May 2023, Venus, the brightest object in the night sky after the Moon, will shine just 1.5 degrees apart from the wonderful Messier 35 open star cluster in Gemini. We will share...
The Moon and Venus: online observation – 23 Apr. 2023
Next 23 April, the Moon and Venus, the brightest objects in the night sky, will shine together, offering a very beautiful view. We will share the show live, online: join us from the comfort...
The Moon meets the Pleiades: online observation – 22 Apr. 2023
Next 22 April, a sharp crescent Moon will shine about 4 degrees from the Pleiades, one of the most beautiful star clusters in the sky. We will share the show live, online: join us...
The 2023 Lyrid meteor shower: online observation – 23 Apr. 2023
Next 23 Apr. the Lyrid meteor shower will reach its peak of activity and we will share it live, online: join us from the comfort of your home! Next 23 Apr. 2023 the Lyrid meteors will...
