Tag: astronomy
How to use the telescope is one of the fundamental aspects for those who want to approach the amateur observation of the cosmos, or for those who are already passionate about the observation of celestial bodies. Have you also decided to buy a telescope, or do you want advice on how to organize your observing […]
It has been almost a year since the first discovery of an exoplanet by the TESS satellite. To date, the mission has at least 270 “TOI” (TESS Objects of Interest) included in the assets, mostly comprising exoplanets. Three new small exoplanets discovered by the TESS mission (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite). To announce it a team […]
The most beautiful “hen tail” in the Universe It’s called “hen’s tail” (from the Arabic Dhanab to the Dajajah). Its appearance, however, resembles little that of the ruffled tail of the biped of our flowerbeds… It is Deneb, the alpha star of the Swan constellation. We reveal some curiosities about one of the stars of […]
5 reasons (more) to visit Africa Thanks to the dense landscapes of uncontaminated nature, the African continent certainly offers unforgettable astrotourism experiences. Under the clear skies of some nations including Namibia, South Africa and Botswana, you can therefore take advantage of services dedicated to astrophotography and astrotourism. In order to enjoy stargazing and observe the […]
Falling stars, visible planets, constellations… This and more on the August 2019 summer nights While waiting for the famous “Tears of San Lorenzo” to express our desires, there are many opportunities to admire the starry sky. Whether with the naked eye, or with telescopes or binoculars. From the junctions to the objects of the deep […]
The July meteor shower: the Delta Aquarids July could only end in beauty with the spectacular phenomenon of shooting stars: the most active among the meteor showers of this last part of the month is surely that of the Delta Aquarids! A mixture of “nostalgia” but also many “astronomical” memories this July 2019 has brought […]
Tips on how to move your steps under the stars … To not miss the most beautiful celestial events! Several astronomical appointments are coming, including the highly anticipated partial lunar eclipse. But during the summer nights we will be able to see numerous phenomena including the Delta Aquarids, a July meteor shower. So having the […]
Some of the best destinations in Europe to admire the starry sky. From Spain to Norway, 5 of the best destinations in Europe to watch the stars. Light pollution is one of the main causes of the impossibility of admiring the starry sky. There are some places, however, that partly or completely contain and solve […]
About every year and a half, the Sun and the Moon dance in the skies giving a show. It is the total solar eclipse, which brings with it an aura of charm and emotion that is hard to forget. Armed with solar slides, filters and telescopes, inhabitants of Chile and Argentina will certainly be preparing […]
Among the other astronomical events in the sky of July, the swarm of the Delta Aquarids! The main event in the July sky will surely be the partial Lunar eclipse. It will be visible from all over Italy starting at 6.42pm. The Moon will be in the full moon phase and we can admire the […]