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Feast of the Epiphany

Epiphany also known as Theophany in the east, is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation (theophany) of God incarnate as Jesus Christ. Articles about the Feast of the Epiphany on the VO Faith and Science […]

Moon at Apogee

The Moon’s distance from Earth varies throughout its monthly orbit because the Moon’s orbit isn’t perfectly circular. Every month, the Moon’s eccentric orbit carries it to apogee – its most distant point from […]

Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas).

A tapestry from Strasbourg depicting the Purification of the Virgin Mary and the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Candlemas (also spelled Candlemass), also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus […]

International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Illustration of Vera Rubin from a series of illustrations for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Credit: BEATRIZ ARRIBAS DE FRUTOS. A significant gender gap has persisted […]

Br. Guy Consolmagno to talk at Hampstead Church

St.Mary's Chruch, Hampstead 4 Holly Walk, Hampstead, London, United Kingdom

Br Guy Consolmagno, S.J. will give a talk on the history of Vatican Observatory and its activities today.

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2025 VO Calendar

Vatican Observatory 2025 astrophoto calendars now available for purchase in our e-store!