VirtualAstro

Astronomer, writer and much much more. The best Astronomy, Space info on twitter. Making Stargazing easy, fun and enjoyable for all. Creator of Meteorwatch, meteorwatch.org and virtualastro.org

Geminid Meteor Shower and Meteorwatch

The Geminid Meteor Shower is the grand finale of astronomical events in 2012 and is usually the most reliable and…

12 years ago

Easiest Guide Ever to Watching the Perseid Meteor Shower

Caption: A bright fireball meteor on August 1, 2012. Credit: John Chumack. This will probably be the most simple and…

12 years ago

Massive Fireball Witnessed Over The UK By Countless Observers

[/caption] On the evening of March 3rd 2012 at approximately 21:40 GMT, an incredibly bright fireball/bollide was seen over the…

13 years ago

Night Sky Guide: March 2012

Special thanks to Ninian Boyle astronomyknowhow.com for information in parts of this guide. March brings us some wonderful sights to…

13 years ago

A Beginner’s Guide to Photographing The International Space Station (ISS)

[/caption] If you have seen the International Space Station (ISS) pass over a few times with your own eyes, (here's…

13 years ago

Beginner’s Guide to Seeing the International Space Station (ISS)

[/caption] Most readers of Universe Today are familiar with the International Space Station or "ISS" as it's often referred to.…

13 years ago

Night Sky Guide: February 2012

Special thanks to Ninian Boyle astronomyknowhow.com for information in parts of this guide This month, the Solar System gives us…

13 years ago

Stunning Auroras From Around the World (January 22-23, 2012)

[/caption] On January 22nd 2012, skywatchers in the northern hemisphere were rewarded with amazing displays of aurora. The cause of…

13 years ago

British TV Audience Discovers Potential New Planet

[/caption] A public “mass participation” push initiated on a UK television program to find planets beyond our Solar System has…

13 years ago

Why Does Sirius Twinkle?

[/caption] At this time of year, after dark we in the northern hemisphere are able to see the mighty constellation…

13 years ago