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...
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The ISS crew lock bag: an image – 15 Nov. 2023
We succeeded imaging the International Space Station’s crew lock bag, lost on 2 Nov. during an EVA there in space. The image above comes from a single 2-second exposure, unfiltered, remotely taken with the...
The International Space Station and a colourful Jupiter corona – 2 Oct. 2022
The sky always amazes us much more than our expectations. This also happened earlier this month, when we spotted the International Space Station moving into the Earth shadow while planet Jupiter was showing a...
Four Planets, the Moon and two space stations: a stunning view above Rome – 27 Apr. 2022
This morning, I could really enjoy the wonderful planetary parade visible at dawn, plus the Moon. And a very special bonus were the transits of both the International Space Station and the Chinese Tianhe-1...
La Stazione Spaziale Internazionale vola nel cielo del Colosseo: una visione unica al mondo
In occasione della prima Giornata Nazionale dello Spazio, abbiamo avuto il privilegio di condividere un’esperienza unica al mondo: l’osservazione del transito della Stazione Spaziale Internazionale tra gli astri che sovrastano il Colosseo. Ecco alcuni...
The International Space Station flies above the Colosseum: a once-in-a-lifetime view
For the First National Space Day in Italy, we had the privilege to bring to the community worldwide a once-in-a-lifetime experience: the flight of the International Space Station across the sky above the legendary...
Two space stations at a glance from a legendary place: the ISS and the Tianhe-1 captured from Rome – 20 May 2021.
Last night I had the unusual opportunity to image both the International Space Station (ISS) and the Chinese Tianhe-1 space station (its main core) together in the sky from Rome. I captured them from...
The International Space Station joins the cosmic hug between Venus and the Pleiades – 3 Apr. 2020
While planet Venus and the Pleiades star cluster were at the best of their conjunction, the International Space Station had a very bright pass above Rome: here it is our image. I’m always amazed...
International Space Station (ISS) races above Rome: a glimpse of space from the Eternal City
Every time the International Space Station (ISS) crosses the sky above Rome, it offers a wonderful sight. Here it was flying above the Great Synagogue, beside Orion and Taurus. You know: I love looking...
International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) 2019: what a show!
What a epic show, the recent International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) 2019 was at the Virtual Telescope! We offered a live, online event, making possible for everyone to celebrate the Moon, from a...
Stunning pass of the International Space Station (ISS) above Rome – 30 Apr. 2019
The International Space Station (ISS) never fails to amaze us with its bright passes. Living in Rome, I’m lucky to have the opportunity to combine them with the unique skyline of the Eternal City...
“Space Control to the Eternal City”: the International Space Station shines above the Spanish Steps – 6 Apr. 2019
The International Space Station (ISS) made an extremely bright pass above Rome on April 6th, a great opportunity to test a new way to capture and share such an event. Here I’m pleased to...
All-sky coverage of the International Space Station from Rome: 24 March 2019
I’ve been following up the International Space Station (ISS) recently, while it flew above Rome. I captured it above some symbols of the city, like the Colosseum and other monuments. Now I managed to track...
ISS flies above the glory of Rome – 22 March 2019
Now that the International Space Station (ISS) is crossing the sky early in the evening, I planned a few imaging session from Rome. Here it is its pass above the Roman Forum, one of the...
