Taurid Meteor Shower 2016

Posted by OCastronomy
On November 8, 2016

The Taurid meteor shower 2016 The Taurid meteor shower 2016 is scheduled to peak this Friday and Saturday Nov. 11 and Nov. 12. To locate the Taurids you’ll have to look towards the constellation it’s named from Taurus. (Free Planeterium Software) The Taurid’s are visible annually every fall when Earth moves through the debris of Comet Encke. This meteor shower is […]

Space Station Fisheye Fly-Through

Posted by OCastronomy
On October 30, 2016

Space Station Fisheye Fly-Through Watch NASA’s Ultra High Definition (4K) video of the ISS, using a fisheye lens for extreme focus and depth of field. From the station’s Cupola (360-degree observation area) to the Zarya Functional Cargo Block, this footage will give you a chance to see what it is like to fly-through International Space […]

Watch ExoMars Landing

Posted by OCastronomy
On October 17, 2016

Watch ExoMars Landing ExoMars Schiaparelli has separated from its mothership the Trace Gas Orbiter on October 16 2016, and is now set to arrive on October 19 2016. Be sure to watch the animations below of ESA’s ExoMars mission, and separation confirmation video. An updated Live Stream of the landing will be on this page as it happens October 19th […]

Journey To The Edge Of Space (360 Video)

Posted by OCastronomy
On September 30, 2016

Journey To The Edge Of Space (360 Video) Experience what it’s like to leave Earth, traveling to over 90,000 feet into the stratosphere. Never before has a 360 video been recorded at these heights – so buckle up and enjoy the view as Seeker takes you on a journey to the Edge of Space.

What is the biggest star in the Universe

Posted by OCastronomy
On August 23, 2016

What is the biggest star in the Universe ✶ Astronomy Space Documentary Just look up at the night sky and it is filled with stars. But only a microscopic fraction are visible to the naked eye. In fact, there are estimated to be 100 billion stars in 10,000 billion galaxies in the visible universe. This […]

Perseid Meteor Shower in 2016

Posted by OCastronomy
On August 8, 2016

Perseid meteor shower in 2016 will peak between August 12th and 13th. The Perseids are named after the constellation Perseus and are made of space debris from comet Swift-Tuttle. The Perseids can be found in the north-eastern part of the sky. It is usually the most sought after meteor shower to watch because at its […]

Where to watch Juno Spacecraft

Posted by OCastronomy
On July 3, 2016

Where to watch Juno Spacecraft Juno will begin start its main engine at 20:18 PT / 23:18 ET July 4, here’s how you can follow the mission. NASA TV will begin broadcasting live beginning 19:30 PT / 22:30 ET / 02:30 UT. You can watch NASA TV online here, or via UStream. To get a good […]

Inside the Milky Way – Full Documentary, 720p

Posted by OCastronomy
On July 2, 2016

Inside the Milky Way – Full Documentary Inside the Milky Way is a beautiful documentary, that might just teach you something about our Milky Way Galaxy. Be sure to check out more Cool Astronomy Videos

Juno probe to arrive at Jupiter on July 4th 2016

Posted by OCastronomy
On June 20, 2016

Juno probe to arrive at Jupiter on July 4th 2016 NASA’s Jupiter-bound Juno probe will arrive at its destination on July 4th 2016, upon arrival Juno will fire its main engine for 35 minutes, placing it into a polar orbit around Jupiter. Juno will probe beneath the cloud cover of Jupiter and study its auroras […]

A Mercury Transit Music Video

Posted by OCastronomy
On May 12, 2016

A Mercury Transit Music Video What’s that small black dot moving across the Sun? Mercury. Possibly the clearest view of Mercury crossing in front of the Sun last week was from Earth orbit. The Solar Dynamics Observatory obtained an uninterrupted vista recording it not only in optical light but also in bands of ultraviolet light. […]

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