Discovery of a new variable star in the field of Messier 31
We report the discovery of a new variable star in the field of Messier 31, part of an ongoing survey program. As part of our survey of the Messier 31 galaxy, we spotted a...
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The Messier 78 nebula: an image – 15 Jan. 2024
Messier 78 is one of the gems kept in the Orion constellation. We managed to capture an image and are pleased to share it here. The image above comes from the average of 13,...
Comet 62P/Tsuchinshan: a image – 15 Jan. 2024
Comet 62P/Tsuchinshan reached the minimum distance from the Sun on 25 Dec. 2023 and now, while it leaves the inner solar system, it is showing a nice tail. The image above comes from the...
Messier 81 and Messier 82 – 16 Jan. 2024.
Among the best known galaxies out there, M81 and M82 are always a stunning view. Here it is our lat image of this cosmic pair. The image above comes from the average of 30,...
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks: a new image – 15 Jan. 2024
Here it is comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, while approaching the Sun. It shows a faint tail. The image above comes from the average of 5, 120-second unfiltered exposures, remotely taken with the ARTEC250+Paramount ME+C3Pro61000EC robotic unit...
Supernova SN 2024gy in the NGC 4216 spiral galaxy: a image – 16 Jan. 2024.
A new, bright supernova is now shining in the spiral galaxy NGC 4216. We observed it last night and are pleased to share our image here. On 4 Jan. 2024, Koichi Itagaki, one of...
Comet C/2017 K2 Panstarrs and the Orion’s Belt – 4 Jan. 2024
The first image of the new year captured the faint comet C/2017 K2 Panstarrs while crossing the Orion constellation, particularly its stunning belt. The image above comes from the combination of 19, 120-second exposures,...
An unforgettable journey off the shoulder of Orion
To inaugurate the new year in the best way, in the name of universal beauty, we propose a journey that will unveil, step by step, one of the most precious and elegant corners among...
Un indimenticabile viaggio al largo dei bastioni di Orione.
Per inaugurare il nuovo anno nel migliore dei modi, ovvero nel nome della bellezza universale, vi proponiamo un viaggio che svelerà per passi, un po’ alla volta, uno degli angoli più preziosi ed eleganti...
Potentially Hazardous Asteroid 2023 VD6 close encounter: a image – 18 Dec. 2023
Next 23 Dec. 2023, the potentially hazardous asteroid 2023 VD6 will have a relatively close and obviously safe encounter with the Earth. It will come as close as 4 million of km, about 11...
The extremely rare Betelgeuse occultation by asteroid (319) Leona: online event – 12 Dec. 2023
Next 12 Dec., the sky will offer us a rare event: the occultation of the very bright star Betelgeuse by the asteroid (319) Leona. We will bring to you this event, live, online. *...
The ISS tool bag: a new image – 29 Nov. 2023
We imaged again the tool bag went lost in space early in Nov. by astronauts of the International Space Station. See our new image and video. The image above comes from a single 1-second...
Antares and Rho Ophiuchi: 14 Aug. 2023.
One of the most fascinating stars in the sky, Antares dominates a wonderful patch of heaven: a rich star field with plenty of clusters, dark and bright nebulae, including the famous Rho Ophiuchi complex....
The “Eagle” nebula (Messier 16): an image – 8 Aug. 2023.
The “Eagle” nebula, aka Messier 16, is one of the most iconic cosmic gems and we are pleased to share a picture we recently captured. The image above comes from the average of 29,...
