PLATO, THE FIRST SCIENTIFIC MISSION TO FLY

ABOARD THE NEW EUROPEAN ROCKET ARIANE 6

On January 29, during the European Space Conference in Brussels (Belgium), the European Space Agency (ESA)
signed an agreement with the space transportation company Arianespace to launch its PLATO mission at the end of 2026
The Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC), a member of the PLATO Spain consortium, is participating in the mission
through the development of its two main electronics units and the scientific planning prior to its launch

PLANET'S DESTRUCTION MAY EXPLAIN MYSTERIOUS

X-RAY SIGNAL EMITTED BY A DYING STAR

After decades of tracking an enigmatic X-ray signal from a star in its final life stages, this study, co-led by the Instituto de
Astrofísica de Andalucía, may have finally uncovered its origin: the destruction of a nearby planet
Although the Sun is currently about 4.6 billion years old and is expected to take another 5 billion years before exhausting
its hydrogen and evolving into a red giant, this study explores potential fates of the planets in the solar system

ADVANCES IN THE STUDY OF M87*: UNVEILING DETAILS

OF THE BLACK HOLE'S TURBULENT ACCRETION FLOW

The EHT collaboration, which includes the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía, has made progress in studying
the supermassive black hole M87*, located at the center of the galaxy M87
The analysis conducted by the scientific team, combining observations from 2017 and 2018,
has revealed new insights into the structure and dynamics of the plasma near M87*'s event horizon

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After decades of tracking an enigmatic X-ray signal from a star in its final life stages, this study, co-led by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía, may have finally uncovered its origin: the destruction of a nearby planet Although the Sun is currently about 4.6 billion years old and is expected to take another 5 billion years before exhausting its hydrogen and evolving into a red giant, this study explores potential fates of the planets in the solar system

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Planet's destruction may explain mysterious X-Ray signal emitted by a dying star

As a star like the Sun approaches the end of its life, its destiny is marked by an unstoppable transformation process. After exhausting its fuel, these stars—known as red giants in their final stages—expel their outer layers into space, giving rise to a planetary nebula. At the center remains a white dwarf, the dense and hot stellar remnant, which emits ultraviolet radiation. This radiation illuminates and ionizes the surrounding gas, creating the bright structures that characterize these fascinating cosmic formations.
05/03/2025

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The Spanish prototype of the SKA Regional Centre, developed by IAA-CSIC, becomes the first centre to successfully complete its integration into SRCNet0.1, the first operational version of the international network that will form the scientific core of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)

Spain, a pioneer in the global network of SKA regional centres

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Spain, a pioneer in the global network of SKA regional centres

SKAO is an international organisation building two next-generation radio telescopes: SKA-Low in Australia, with more than 130,000 dipole antennas for transmitting and receiving radiofrequency waves, and SKA-Mid in South Africa, with 197 parabolic antennas, each 15 metres in diameter. Once operational, the observatory’s telescopes will generate over 700 million gigabytes of data per year. All this data will be stored in the SKA Regional Centres (SRCs), where it will also be accessible for remote processing.
26/02/2025

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On January 29, during the European Space Conference in Brussels (Belgium), the European Space Agency (ESA) signed an agreement with the space transportation company Arianespace to launch its PLATO mission at the end of 2026 The Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC), a member of the PLATO Spain consortium, is participating in the mission through the development of its two main electronics units and the scientific planning prior to its launch

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The IAA participates in PLATO, the first scientific mission to fly aboard the new European rocket Ariane 6

Over the past 15 years, high-precision photometric space missions, developed by the world's leading space agencies, have driven significant advances in stellar physics and exoplanetary science. In this context, ESA's innovative PLATO (PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of Stars) mission has been designed to discover potentially habitable planets around stars similar to our Sun.
10/02/2025

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Black holes are among the most fascinating objects in the universe. From cosmological scales, galactic and stellar scales where black holes are integral pieces in the formation and evolution of different structures, to microscopic scales in which the study of the fabric of spacetime and black hole interiors are interrelated, black holes are ubiquitous in all research areas in which gravity is a prominent actor.

Tales of Black Holes

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International Summer School on Advanced Black Hole Physics 'Tales of Black Holes'

Black holes are among the most fascinating objects in the universe. From cosmological scales, galactic and stellar scales where black holes are integral pieces in the formation and evolution of different structures, to microscopic scales in which the study of the fabric of spacetime and black hole interiors are interrelated, black holes are ubiquitous in all research areas in which gravity is a prominent actor.
Granada
23/06/2025 to 27/06/2025

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The EHT collaboration, which includes the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía, has made progress in studying the supermassive black hole M87*, located at the center of the galaxy M87 The analysis conducted by the scientific team, combining observations from 2017 and 2018, has revealed new insights into the structure and dynamics of the plasma near M87*'s event horizon

Advances in the study of M87*: Unveiling details of the black hole's...

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Advances in the study of M87*: Unveiling details of the black hole's turbulent accretion flow

The event horizon, the boundary beyond which nothing—not even light—can escape the extreme gravity of the black hole, remains one of the most enigmatic areas in the study of the universe. Using observations from 2017 and 2018, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration has deepened our understanding of the supermassive black hole at the center of Messier 87, known as M87*. This study opens a new window into multi-year analysis at horizon scales by leveraging a new simulation image library with more than 120,000 additional images compared to the last one.
22/01/2025

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The Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía is part of the international team that has identified the fastest wind ever measured on a planet, recorded in the atmosphere of the giant exoplanet WASP-127b, located more than 500 light-years from Earth This discovery, which provides unique information about extreme weather on a distant world, was achieved using the CRIRES+ instrument, installed on one of the four telescopes of the Very Large Telescope (VLT) at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in Chile

Supersonic jet stream detected at the equator of a giant exoplanet

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Supersonic jet stream detected at the equator of a giant exoplanet

Just a few years ago, it was only possible to determine two key characteristics of exoplanets: their mass and radius. However, recent technological advancements have opened an entirely new window into the study of these worlds beyond our solar system. State-of-the-art instruments, such as CRIRES+, a high-resolution cryogenic infrared spectrograph—specifically developed to search for and characterize potentially habitable super-Earth-type exoplanets—allow for detailed exploration of the dynamics and composition of their atmospheres.
21/01/2025

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During five half days the school will cover topics from the basics of Bayesian inference over model fitting, computational methods to simulations.

SO-IAA School on Bayesian Statistics

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SO-IAA School on Bayesian Statistics

During five half days the school will cover topics from the basics of Bayesian inference over model fitting, computational methods to simulations. Practical exercises will be combined with the theoretical lectures The agenda will include: Basics of Bayesian Inference. A quick review of Bayes theorem, the basics of probability and probability distributions, followed by a fun exercise that introduces Bayesian inference in practice and how to define prior distributions. Finally, some connection to maximum likelihood and linear regression. Bayesian Computation.
Granada
05/05/2025 to 08/05/2025

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The course will be taught in seven sessions of 1.5 hours each from Jan 27 to Feb 17 2025. This course is taught by Professor Ángeles I. Díaz (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid)

Element Abundances and the Chemical Evolution of the Cosmos

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Element Abundances and the Chemical Evolution of the Cosmos

The course will be taught in seven sessions of 1.5 hours each. 27 Jan 2025: Cosmic elemental abundances. Data sources. Stellar abundances.
Granada
03/02/2025 to 20/02/2025

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A team co-led by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía has created ViewCube, an innovative tool that not only allows for the visualization of astronomical data but also enables its auditory experience This breakthrough adds a new sensory dimension to the analysis of complex data while promoting inclusion and accessibility, facilitating the active participation of people with visual impairments in the study of galaxies

Data sonification: a new way to study the universe

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Data sonification: a new way to study the universe

Historically, understanding the cosmos has depended on interpreting complex data and images—useful tools that, however, have certain limitations in capturing the full richness of the information the universe offers. In this context, a recent study published in the journal Royal Astronomical Society Techniques and Instruments (RASTI) introduces, for the first time, an innovative technique for interactively exploring galaxies: data sonification.
15/01/2025

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The European Commission has established the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO) as a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC), paving the way to accelerate the Observatory's construction The Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC) contributes to the project by developing data analysis software for the LST telescopes, common systems for the observatory, and studying active galactic nuclei, among other research areas

CTAO reaches a key milestone by consolidating as a European Research...

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CTAO reaches a key milestone by consolidating as a European Research Infrastructure Consortium

The Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO) has made a significant stride toward becoming the world's largest and most powerful gamma-ray astronomy observatory. The European Commission has officially established the CTAO as a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC), a recognition that not only accelerates the construction of the observatory but also ensures a solid framework for the global distribution of its valuable scientific data.

10/01/2025

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An international team, including researchers from the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC), has discovered a universal mechanism that explains how jets—powerful streams of matter and energy—maintain their shape as they travel through space. This breakthrough was made possible thanks to observations from the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA), a highly versatile radio observatory located on the San Agustin Plains, United States.

First solid evidence of the universal mechanism shaping cosmic jets...

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First solid evidence of the universal mechanism shaping cosmic jets revealed

Jets are powerful streams of matter and energy observed on a wide range of scales across the universe, from supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies to protostars—forming stars—within our own Milky Way. Despite the diversity of their energy sources, these jets, which travel at supersonic speeds—sometimes near the speed of light—and play a key role in shaping their environments, are believed to be different manifestations of a single universal phenomenon.
08/01/2025

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An international scientific team, with significant Spanish participation through a consortium led by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC), has, for the first time, obtained simultaneous data from the Sun in ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light bands. This information was gathered during the successful scientific flight of the Sunrise III mission in July 2024

The Sunrise III Mission captures unprecedented Solar data with exceptional...

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The Sunrise III Mission captures unprecedented Solar data with exceptional spatial and temporal resolution

Ground-based observatories currently employ a wide range of instruments to study the Sun’s surface in the visible and infrared ranges. However, combining these observations with those in the near-ultraviolet, covering wavelengths from 400 to 200 nanometers, is not possible due to atmospheric turbulence, and extended periods of uninterrupted observation are unfeasible.
17/12/2024

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The Academic Spanish course for foreigners is designed to facilitate effective communication in academic and profesional contexts. Through a practical and personalized focus, the participants will develop essential linguistic abilities to discuss scientific articles, participate in conferences, give presentations, and collaborate in international projects. The program includes technical vocabulary, beginner and advanced grammar, and simulations of real-life situations. Moreover, it will promote the cultural immersion to strengthen the comprehension of the Hispanic world, and their impact on interdisciplinary investigation and collaboration.

Academic Spanish Course for Foreigners (2025)

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Academic Spanish Course for Foreigners (2025)

The Academic Spanish course for foreigners is designed to facilitate effective communication in academic and profesional contexts. Through a practical and personalized focus, the participants will develop essential linguistic abilities to discuss scientific articles, participate in conferences, give presentations, and collaborate in international projects. The program includes technical vocabulary, beginner and advanced grammar, and simulations of real-life situations.
Granada
21/01/2025 to 30/10/2025

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The school is designed for researchers at all career stages who are particularly interested in the formation and evolution of galaxies. The school is ideally positioned to offer an up-to-date scientific perspective on the recent exciting findings in extragalactic research, especially from the JWST and other space- and ground-based facilities.

II Advanced School on Galaxy Evolution

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II Advanced School on Galaxy Evolution

The school is designed for researchers at all career stages who are particularly interested in the formation and evolution of galaxies. The school is ideally positioned to offer an up-to-date scientific perspective on the recent exciting findings in extragalactic research, especially from the JWST and other space- and ground-based facilities. An exciting and bright future for observational astronomy and theoretical advancements awaits the generations of young astronomers, thanks in large part to the array of powerful facilities available currently and also in the near future.
Granada
19/05/2025 to 23/05/2025

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The Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC) is leading the LPI (La Palma Interferometer) project, aimed at conducting astronomical observations with spatial resolution a thousand times greater than that of the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes. LPI brings together the collaboration of various research centers and institutions from Spain, Italy, the Nordic countries, and Mexico, working together to establish a cutting-edge scientific facility with international relevance.

The LPI project to explore new frontiers in quantum astronomy from La Palma

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The LPI project to explore new frontiers in quantum astronomy from La Palma

Interferometry arrived decades ago to revolutionize astronomy, overcoming the limitations of individual telescopes. This technique combines the signals from multiple antennas or telescopes, achieving resolutions and sensitivities unattainable with a single telescope. Until now, this advancement has primarily been applied in radio waves, with facilities like ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array), and in infrared, with the VLTI (Very Large Telescope Interferometer) of the European Southern Observatory, located in northern Chile.
05/12/2024

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Thanks to an innovative approach combining high spatial and spectral resolution, the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC) has analyzed the distribution of organic compounds on Ceres with unprecedented detail This study paves the way for a potential future return to Ceres to clarify the nature of the detected material and examine its astrobiological implications

New evidence of organic material identified on Ceres, the inner Solar...

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New evidence of organic material identified on Ceres, the inner Solar System’s most water-rich object after Earth

Six years ago, NASA’s Dawn mission communicated with Earth for the last time, ending its exploration of Ceres and Vesta, the two largest bodies in the asteroid belt. Since then, Ceres —a water-rich dwarf planet showing signs of geological activity— has been at the center of intense debates about its origin and evolution. Now, a study led by IAA-CSIC, using Dawn data and an innovative methodology, has identified eleven new regions suggesting the existence of an internal reservoir of organic materials in the dwarf planet.
02/12/2024

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The four new episodes of the series, produced by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC), will be available from 29 November on Filmin and Vimeo On Demand

‘Territorio gravedad’, the Spanish docu-series about the cosmos, returns...

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‘Territorio gravedad’, the Spanish docu-series about the cosmos, returns with its second season

In February 2023, Territorio Gravedad premiered its first season on RTVE Play. Now, this docu-series, produced by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC) in collaboration with Lipssync Medialab, returns to screens with new educational content exploring the sciences that study the cosmos. Starting Friday, 29 November, the Filmin and Vimeo On Demand platforms will host the four episodes of the second season, along with the eight episodes already available from the first.
27/11/2024

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La XVI Reunión Científica de la SEA se celebrará en Granada entre el 15 y el 19 de julio de 2024, organizada conjuntamente con el Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC).

El objetivo principal de las reuniones científicas de la SEA, además de servir de foro de contacto para toda nuestra comunidad, es ofrecer a los jóvenes de distintos institutos y universidades un punto de reunión en un entorno amistoso pero científicamente riguroso. Por ello, como en otras ocasiones, pondremos especial énfasis en fomentar la participación de nuestras/os júniors y ofreceremos condiciones ventajosas para su matrícula.

XVI Reunión Científica de la Sociedad Española de Astronomía

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XVI Reunión Científica de la Sociedad Española de Astronomía

La XVI Reunión Científica de la SEA se celebrará en Granada entre el 15 y el 19 de julio de 2024, organizada conjuntamente con el Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC). Como novedad, en esta ocasión se ofrecerá la posibilidad de organizar pequeños simposios temáticos en el seno de la reunión científica.
Granada
15/07/2024 to 19/07/2024

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The tenth edition of the European Radio Interferometry School, ERIS2024, will be held in Granada, Spain, from Monday September 30th to Friday October 4th, 2024. ERIS will provide a week of lectures and tutorials on how to achieve scientific results from radio interferometry.

ERIS 2024 Tenth European Radio Interferometry School

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ERIS 2024 Tenth European Radio Interferometry School

The tenth edition of the European Radio Interferometry School, ERIS2024, will be held in Granada, Spain, from Monday September 30th to Friday October 4th, 2024. ERIS will provide a week of lectures and tutorials on how to achieve scientific results from radio interferometry. The school is co-organised by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC) and JIVE - Joint Institute for VLBI ERIC. This school is sponsored by the OPTICON-RadioNET Pilot project and the Severo Ochoa training program of the IAA-CSIC.
Granada
30/09/2024 to 04/10/2024

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The Hispanic Astronomical Center in Andalusia (CAHA), the Spanish Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), and the University of Córdoba (UCO) have signed an action protocol to develop educational and scientific-technological activities in the field of astronomy. Calar Alto has already signed four collaboration agreements with Andalusian public universities.

Calar Alto, CSIC, and the University of Córdoba agree to collaborate in...

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Calar Alto, CSIC, and the University of Córdoba agree to collaborate in the field of astronomy

The University of Córdoba (UCO), the state agency CSIC - through the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia, IAA-CSIC, in Granada - and the Hispanic Astronomical Center in Andalusia (CAHA) of Calar Alto have signed a general action protocol to promote a common plan of academic, scientific-technical and social activities. The aim is to promote the dissemination and development of Astronomy and related fields. Calar Alto observatory thus confirms its commitment with the dissemination of Astronomy and Astrophysics in the academic community and Andalusian society.
04/03/2024

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The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration has published new results that describe for the first time how light from the edge of the supermassive black hole M87* spirals as it escapes the black hole’s intense gravity, a signature known as circular polarization

A supermassive black hole’s strong magnetic fields are revealed in a new...

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A supermassive black hole’s strong magnetic fields are revealed in a new light

The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration has published new results that describe for the first time how light from the edge of the supermassive black hole M87* spirals as it escapes the black hole’s intense gravity, a signature known as circular polarization. The way light’s electric field prefers to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise as it travels carries information about the magnetic field and types of high-energy particles around the black hole.
08/11/2023

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Omaira Gonzalez Martin has received the award "Distinción de la UNAM para...

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Omaira Gonzalez Martin has received the award "Distinción de la UNAM para Jóvenes Académicos" 2021

15/11/2021

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Juan de Dalmau, president of the International Space University and former director of Ariane rocket launch operations in French Guiana, will answer frequently asked questions about space exploration.

What have we missed in extraterrestrial space?

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What have we missed in extraterrestrial space?

Humans have always looked to space with curiosity, fascination and sometimes fear. Many of us have thought about whether or not we would dare to take a trip outside the atmosphere, and we may even think that before spending so much money on sending astronauts, there are other problems to solve here on Earth.

Juan de Dalmau, president of the International Space University and former director of Ariane rocket launch operations in French Guiana, has also asked himself these questions and will try to give some answers to questions such as:

Juan de Dalmau
24/06/2021 - 19:30

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In the book "Chance and Necessity", published in 1970, Monod examines the philosophical implications of modern biology.

Biology and philosophy. 50 years of Jacques Monod's "Chance and Necessity".

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Biology and philosophy. 50 years of Jacques Monod's "Chance and Necessity".

Josep Casadesús
27/05/2021 - 19:00

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The history of science in Spain has never been a subject that has been valued in its fair measure, even by Spanish scientists themselves today. In this talk we will focus on the figure of Azarquiel, representative of medieval science.

Azarquiel, the chiseler of ideas

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Azarquiel, the chiseler of ideas

The history of science in Spain has never been a subject that has been valued in its fair measure, even by Spanish scientists themselves today. In this talk we will focus on the figure of Azarquiel, a representative of medieval science who, in the opinion of the speaker, is the greatest Spanish astronomer of all time. The aim of rescuing this and other forgotten scientists is to settle, even if only partially, the historical debt we owe them.

Antonio Claret
29/04/2021 - 19:00

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The volume includes 77 short articles on current research topics about the Sun, written in a plain language by scientists from 30 European research institutions and universities.

#TheScienceOfEST series is now available as a book!

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#TheScienceOfEST series is now available as a book!

#TheScienceOfEST series is now available as a book!

The volume includes 77 short articles on current research topics about the Sun, written in a plain language by scientists from 30 European research institutions and universities.
15/06/2020

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The mirror of the SUNRISE mission gets ready at Calar Alto

The mirror of the SUNRISE mission gets ready at Calar Alto

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The mirror of the SUNRISE mission, which will study the Sun from a stratospheric balloon, gets ready at Calar Alto

SUNRISE, a mission designed to study the Sun’s magnetic field from a stratospheric balloon, faces its third flight after its successful trips flying over the Arctic in 2009 and 2013. The instrumentation was recovered in both occasions, and now the mission team focuses on the preparation of the next phase, which will take place in 2021. In late September, the aluminizing of the SUNRISE telescope mirror took place at Calar Alto, a service offered by the observatory that permits to preserve the optimal conditions for observations.
06/10/2019

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Take a taxi to the IAA or your hotel directly. There are some buses from the aiport to Granada, but they are not syncronous with the planes...

At the train station, ask for Av. de la Constitución and get on bus LAC to Palacio de Congresos. Get off Palacio de Congresos stop and change to bus S2, direction to Villa Argaz. This bus has a stop very close to the IAA, only a few meters.

At the bus station, get on bus SN2 to Palacio de Congresos. Get off at the bus stop Tierno Galván - Palacio de Congresos and change to bus S2 to Villa Argaz. The S2 route passes in front of the IAA. Get off at the first stop of Camino Bajo de Huétor Street, then walk for a few seconds and you'll be here.