Under the sky of virgo
Astronomical observations
From Galileo’s Moon to the Artemis II mission, from the Milky Way to the Andromeda Galaxy, and from the planets of the Solar System to exoplanets.
EGO and Virgo are opening their doors for a series of observations of the night sky through telescopes, led by experienced amateur astronomers.
These observations will serve as a starting point to share historical anecdotes and interesting facts about the planets of the solar system and the most fascinating stars in the cosmos, leading us to imagine together what cannot be observed.
The series of events is organised in collaboration with Associazione Astrofili Pisani Galileo Galilei APS, ACA – Associazione Cascinese Astrofili, Associazione Livornese Scienze Astronomiche – ALSA and Gruppo Astronomico Viareggio.
Past Events
- April 20th 2026 — Jupiter’s moons
Through the telescope, we will observe its cloud bands and its main moons — Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto. The highlight will be the passage of the shadow of one of these moons across the planet’s disc. - 27 May 2026 — The Moon meets Venus and Jupiter
At around 10.00 pm, low above the western horizon, the conjunction of the Moon, Venus and Jupiter in the constellation of Gemini.
UPCOMING Events