Moon-Mars conjunction: online observation – 9 Feb. 2025
On 9 Feb. 2025, the Moon and the bright planet Mars will shine in the same spot of the sky, within half-a-degree. We will show the show live, online: join us from the comfort...
Category: planets
Jupiter, Aldebaran and the Hyades: a colorful spot in the sky – 28 Jan. 2025.
This beautiful image shows the bright planet Jupiter and the ruby Aldebaran, with plenty of blue stars from the Hyades. The image above comes from the average of five, 120-second exposures, remotely taken with...
The Jan. 2025 Planetary Parade: images and podcast
We are pleased to share some images of the ongoing planetary parade, with six planets visibile at a glance, taken from our robotic facility in Italy. We also provide the podcast of our live...
A Journey through the Solar System: six planets at a glance – online observation (26 Jan. 2025)
Around Jan. 25, we will see six planets of seven at a glance: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will be above the horizon all together. We will show all of the live:...
The Moon occults Saturn: 4 Jan. 2025.
We observed the rare occultation of Saturn by the Moon, covering the whole event. Here it is an image summarizing our experience. The image above comes from the combination of several exposures, remotely taken...
The stunning 3 Jan. 2025 Moon – Venus conjuntion.
On 3 Jan. 2025, the Moon had a wonderful conjunction with Venus: the two brightest objects of the night sky were shining within a couple of degrees, offering a breathtaking view. The image above...
Mars 2025: the Red Planet at its closest & opposition: online observation – 12 & 16 Jan. 2025.
Mars, the legendary Red Planet, is back, right now showing at its best and brightest. The Virtual Telescope Project will show it live: join us online, from the comfort of your home! Next 12...
The Moon meets Venus: online observation – 3 Jan. 2025
Next 3 Jan. 2025 the Moon and Venus, the brightest objects in the night sky, will meet at sunset, offering a stunning view. We will share this show live, online! The Moon and Venus...
The 21 Aug. 2024 occultation of Saturn by the Moon: video
We are happy to present the time-lapse showing the 21 Aug. 2024 lunar occultation of Saturn, at the time shared live one our platform. The Virtual Telescope Project shared the 21 Aug. 2024 lunar...
Jupiter and Mars meet in the sky: images of a superb conjunction – 12 & 14 Aug. 2024.
We admired the amazing conjunction between Jupiter and Mars, capturing its stunning colors and the richness of the sky on the background. The image above comes from the combination of 10, 120-second images, remotely...
Jupiter and Mars meet in the sky: online observation (14 Aug. 2024)
Next 14 and 15 Aug. 2024, Jupiter and Mars will shine very close in the sky, at dawn. We will show this stunning conjunction live, online. In mid-August 2024, Jupiter and Mars will shine...
The Moon occults Saturn: online observation – 21 Aug. 2024.
Next 21 Aug. 2024, the Moon will occult Saturn, the ringed planet, offering an amazing show. The Virtual Telescope Project will share this wonderful event live, online. We are pleased to offer to the...
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, the Moon, Jupiter and Uranus with a colorful corona – 10 Apr. 2024.
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks said goodbye to the Northern hemisphere in a very special way: putting a party up there with the Moon, Jupiter, and Uranus. To make the venue more beautiful, thin clouds produced a...
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...
