M51 Nebula

The M51 nebula, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy located approximately 23 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici. The galaxy was discovered in 1773 by Charles Messier, who noted its spiral structure, making it one of the first galaxies to be identified as such…. Continua a leggere

C/2022 E3 (ZTF)

'Only' 11.5 Million Miles Away (NASA, Hartley 2, Comet, 10/17/10)

Exploring the Potential of ZTF for C/2022 E3: What We Know So Far The Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) is a powerful tool for studying transient phenomena in the night sky. In particular, it has the potential to provide valuable insights into the behavior of comets, such as C/2022 E3. This… Continua a leggere

Mars Occultation by moon

Introduction Mars occultation by the Moon is an event in which the Moon passes in front of the planet Mars and obscures it from our view. This phenomenon can occur when the Moon is in the same line of sight as Mars and the Earth, and it can be observed… Continua a leggere

Comet C / 2017 K2 (PANSTARRS)

Tracking the Path of Comet C / 2017 K2 (PANSTARRS): Mapping the Celestial Body’s Intergalactic Journey Tracking the path of Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) is a complex, yet intriguing endeavor. As this celestial body moves through the intergalactic expanse, it is possible to map its journey. By utilizing various technologies,… Continua a leggere

La tecnologia dei radiotelescopi

radiotelescopes

Introduzione I radiotelescopi sono telescopi che vengono utilizzati per osservare le onde radio provenienti dallo spazio. Sono simili ai telescopi ottici, che usano la luce visibile per osservare gli oggetti distanti, ma invece di usare la luce, usano le onde radio. I radiotelescopi sono utilizzati per studiare una varietà di… Continua a leggere