Il sole (con il nuovo filtro Unistellar)

Il sole è la stella che si trova al centro del nostro sistema solare. È una sfera di gas caldo e luminoso, composto principalmente da idrogeno e elio. Il sole emette una grande quantità di energia sotto forma di luce e calore, che è essenziale per la vita sulla Terra…. Continua a leggere

Beautiful Star: Albireo

Albireo, also known as Beta Cygni, is a binary star system located in the constellation Cygnus. It is approximately 380 light-years away from Earth and is one of the most spectacular double stars in the night sky. Albireo is composed of two stars: a primary, yellow-orange star, and a secondary,… Continua a leggere

the Cocoon Nebula

Cocoon Nebula, also known as IC 5146, is a large and active star-forming region located in the constellation Cygnus. It is approximately 3,000 light-years away from Earth and is one of the most studied regions of star formation. The Cocoon Nebula is a bright and colorful cloud of gas and… Continua a leggere

Beautiful Stars: Arcturus

Arcturus, also known as Alpha Bootis, is a red giant star located approximately 37 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Bootes. It is the fourth brightest star in the night sky and is visible to the naked eye. Arcturus is classified as a K1.5 IIIpe class star, which means… Continua a leggere

The Ring Nebula

The M57, also known as the Ring Nebula, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Lyra. It is one of the most well-known and studied planetary nebulae, and has been the subject of numerous observations and research studies. The M57 is a relatively small nebula, with a diameter of… Continua a leggere

M27 Nebula

The Messier 27 (M27) nebula, also known as the Dumbbell Nebula, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Vulpecula. It was discovered by French astronomer Charles Messier in 1764 and is one of the brightest and closest planetary nebulae to Earth. A planetary nebula is a type of emission… Continua a leggere

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

the constellations

Apollo 14 Star Charts

“Explore the night sky and discover the infinite possibilities of the constellations!” Introduction The constellations have been part of our night skies for centuries, providing us with a source of fascination and mystery. They are an integral part of many cultures, with each one having its own stories and myths… Continua a leggere