DETECTED A JET EMERGING FROM A SUPERMASSIVE

BLACK HOLE AS IT DEVOURS A STAR

The IAA-CSIC participates in two articles that analyse this very rarely observed phenomenon

THE IAA-CSIC HAS BEEN AWARDED THE SEVERO OCHOA

EXCELLENCE DISTINCTION FOR THE SECOND TIME

The distinction, which provides centres with one million euros per year for four years, aims to finance and accredit institutions
that demonstrate impact and leadership at an international level

DETERMINED HOW PARTICLE ACCELERATION OCCURS

IN THE JETS OF A SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLE

The IAA-CSIC participates in a study that suggests that shock waves could be at the origin of the acceleration of particles in the jets

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The Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC) participates in two articles that analyse this very rarely observed phenomenon

Detected a jet of matter emerging from a supermassive black hole as it...

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Detected a jet of matter emerging from a supermassive black hole as it devours a star

In early 2022, the Zwicky Transient Facility observatory detected an extraordinary flash where, the night before, nothing was shining. With an intensity equivalent to a thousand trillion suns, this phenomenon was studied by different scientific groups from numerous observatories and now two articles have been published in Nature and Nature Astronomy, in which the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC) participates, and which coincide in the origin of the flash: it is a jet produced by a supermassive black hole devouring a star.
30/11/2022

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Active galactic nuclei (AGN) represent one of the most extreme phenomena in the Universe. They occur when the supermassive black hole (SMBH) at the center of galaxies accretes material and emits large amounts of radiation across the electromagnetic spectrum, from Γ-rays to radio frequencies, sometimes exceeding the combined luminosity of all the stars in the host galaxy. Since their discovery in the 60´s AGN have received high interest in the astrophysical community, first seen as exotic objects and now recognized as major players in the evolution of galaxies and also recently as standard candles for cosmology.

VI Meeting of AGN Research in Spain in the Era of the New...

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VI Meeting of AGN Research in Spain in the Era of the New Observatories

Active galactic nuclei (AGN) represent one of the most extreme phenomena in the Universe. They occur when the supermassive black hole (SMBH) at the center of galaxies accretes material and emits large amounts of radiation across the electromagnetic spectrum, from Γ-rays to radio frequencies, sometimes exceeding the combined luminosity of all the stars in the host galaxy.
Granada
30/01/2023 to 01/02/2023

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The Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC) participates in a study that suggests that shock waves could be at the origin of the acceleration of particles in the jets

Determined how particle acceleration occurs in the jets of a supermassive...

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Determined how particle acceleration occurs in the jets of a supermassive black hole

Blazars, a type of active galaxy, are the most powerful sources of continuous energy in the universe. Like all other active galaxies, they show a structure consisting of a central supermassive black hole surrounded by a disc of matter feeding it, but they are among the 10% of active galaxies that show a jet of matter emerging from both poles at extremely high speed, and among the even smaller percentage of cases where their orientation allows us to see the jet almost head-on.
23/11/2022

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The distinction, which provides centres with one million euros per year for four years, aims to finance and accredit institutions that demonstrate impact and leadership at an international level

The Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC) has been awarded the...

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The Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC) has been awarded the Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence distinction for the second time

The Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC) has obtained for the second time the Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence distinction, an accreditation that recognises centres that carry out cutting-edge basic research and are among the best in the world in their area of work. Endowed with a budget of one million euros per year for four years, the award is part of the State Sub-programme for Institutional Strengthening of the State Programme to Promote Scientific and Technical Research and its Transfer. The IAA-CSIC thus renews the distinction obtained for the period 2018-2022.
08/11/2022

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This is the first mission of the ESA Scientific Program coordinated by Spain. The IAA-CSIC will carry out the coordination of the observational strategy of the mission

The IAA-CSIC participates in ARRAKIHS, the European Space Agency's mission...

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The IAA-CSIC participates in ARRAKIHS, the European Space Agency's mission to study dark matter

The European Space Agency (ESA) Science Programme Committee yesterday officially approved the selection of the ARRAKIHS mission, the first ESA Science Programme mission led from Spain, in particular from the Institute of Physics of Cantabria (IFCA, CSIC/UC), with the aim to be launched in 2030.
03/11/2022

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TARSIS has unique features, in particular its ability to detect light in the near ultraviolet and its unprecedented field of view

The construction of TARSIS, the next generation instrument for the Calar...

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The construction of TARSIS, the next generation instrument for the Calar Alto 3.5-metre telescope, has started

On 27-28 October 2022, the meeting that will start the development of the TARSIS instrument will take place at the University of Almeria. This project is co-led by the Institute de Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC) and the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), in close collaboration with the Calar Alto Observatory (Centro Astronómico Hispano en Andalucía, CAHA), three Andalusian universities (Almería, Granada and Seville), the Centro de Astrobiología (CAB, CSIC-INTA), the industrial partner FRACTAL S.L.N.E. and the Mexican INAOE.
26/10/2022

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The Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC) organizes a meeting with specialists from all over the world on the most current problems in astrophysics

IAA Severo Ochoa Meeting: Addressing Key Astrophysical Questions from...

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IAA Severo Ochoa Meeting: Addressing Key Astrophysical Questions from Granada

From 18th to 21st October, a scientific meeting organised by the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC) will be held at the Parque de las Ciencias, which will deal with key issues in different fields of astrophysics. The conference, developed from the IAA's Severo Ochoa colloquium programme, will bring together specialists from all over the world in various fields of astrophysics.
13/10/2022

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The Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC) is leading a theoretical study that shows that some of the objects classified as black holes could actually be ultra-compact stars

Study points to the existence of stars as compact as black holes

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Study points to the existence of stars as compact as black holes

Although stars and black holes are a priori clearly distinct objects, a strange question emerges from a recently published theoretical study: Are we confusing a very compact type of stars with black holes? The key lies in a factor, vacuum polarisation, which allows much more compact stars to exist than previously thought, with densities similar to those of black holes. The study is published in the latest issue of the journal Scientific Reports.
10/10/2022

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The Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC) hosted yesterday a round table with the heads of three of the largest astronomical infrastructures on Earth: the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO), the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) and the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO). The nature of these facilities, which will open new windows on the cosmos in gamma-ray, optical and near-infrared and radio astronomy, involves major international collaboration and faces unprecedented technological challenges

The astronomy of the future will be collaborative, multi-wave, more...

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The astronomy of the future will be collaborative, multi-wave, more diverse and green

Yesterday, in the auditorium of the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC), a round table was held under the title "The Universe we will see", which discussed the present and future large ground-based astronomical infrastructures.
06/10/2022

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More than a thousand specialists participate in the congress, organized locally by members of the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC) and held at the Palacio de Congresos. This great meeting has allowed the organization, at the IAA-CSIC, of a meeting with representatives of the European and American space agencies (ESA and NASA) on the JUICE (ESA) and Clipper (NASA) space missions

The largest European meeting on planetary sciences is held in Granada

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The largest European meeting on planetary sciences is held in Granada

The Europlanet Science Congress (EPSC2022) is the largest European meeting on planetary sciences and, since the first event in Berlin in 2006, has been the main dissemination platform for the European planetary science community. In 2022, thanks to a group coordinated by Luisa M. Lara, a researcher at the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC), this congress will be held in Granada, with a record number of speakers and communications received in the history of the congress.
20/09/2022

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The Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC) leads a study that finds evidence for the existence of abundant extrasolar planets composed of ice and rock around dwarf stars

Study reveals that water worlds may be more common than expected

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Study reveals that water worlds may be more common than expected

Water is the essential element for life on Earth, and the water cycle helps keep our planet's climate stable and benevolent. Thus, in the search for life in our galaxy, planets with liquid water on their surfaces are among the ideal candidates. A new study, published today in Science, suggests that many of the planets known as super-Earths or mini-Neptunes may harbour large amounts of water, with compositions of up to 50% rock and 50% water (by comparison, Earth is composed of only 0.02% water).
08/09/2022

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A study, part of the GALACTICNUCLEUS project, coordinated by the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC), reveals the history of star formation in the center of our galaxy

First look at the prolific stellar factory at the center of the Milky Way

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First look at the prolific stellar factory at the center of the Milky Way

The dense central regions of our galaxy, the Milky Way, are a natural laboratory for the study of rapid star formation, a common phenomenon in galaxies, especially in the first billion years of the history of the universe. However, the high density of stars in this region has prevented its study in detail. Now, a study published in Nature Astronomy using data from the GALACTICNUCLEUS high-resolution infrared survey has allowed, for the first time, to reconstruct the history of star formation in the galactic center.
25/08/2022

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The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft carries the Imaging Ultraviolet Spectrograph (IUVS) to study the Mars atmosphere and atmospheric escape. After more than two Mars years in orbit, IUVS has gained new insights on key ph...

Surprises from MAVEN at Mars: Aurora, meteor showers, and a...

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Surprises from MAVEN at Mars: Aurora, meteor showers, and a new water loss paradigm

The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft carries the Imaging Ultraviolet Spectrograph (IUVS) to study the Mars atmosphere and atmospheric escape. After more than two Mars years in orbit, IUVS has gained new insights on key phenomena at Mars including dayglow, nightglow, aurora, meteor showers, clouds, solar-planetary interactions and atmospheric evolution. In this presentation, I will highlight three key results obtained by IUVS:

(1) Mars exhibits a surprisingly high level of auroral activity of three distinct types;

Dr. Nick Schneider
17/03/2022 - 12:30

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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 General Theory of Relativity has represented, together with quantum physics, the beginning of the so-called modern physics.

Einstein and General Relativity. The beginning of modern cosmology

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Einstein and General Relativity. The beginning of modern cosmology

The General Theory of Relativity has represented, together with quantum physics, the beginning of the so-called modern physics. Both disciplines have profound consequences in technology applied to everyday life. In addition, General Relativity has provided the foundations of modern cosmology. It establishes a frame of reference that has allowed the evolution from the Newtonian speculations of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries to the current cosmological model.

Jordi Cepa Nogué
25/03/2021 - 19:00

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In twenty-five years we have gone from thinking that our Solar System was the only one in the Galaxy to knowing that there are thousands of planets already detected and that there could be billions out there.

Andalusia and its role in the discovery of new worlds

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Andalusia and its role in the discovery of new worlds

Pedro J. Amado
25/02/2021 - 19:00

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Andrea Ghez and Reinhard Genzel were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2020 for their discovery of the massive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. In my talk I will review the history of their research work from a front-line point of view (having worked closely with the two researchers on this topic). I will explain the methods and measurements they used and the strength of their results.

Nobel Prize in Physics 2020: the black hole in the Milky Way galaxy

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Nobel Prize in Physics 2020: the black hole in the Milky Way galaxy

Andrea Ghez and Reinhard Genzel were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2020 for their discovery of the massive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. In my talk I will review the history of their research work from a front-line point of view (having worked closely with the two researchers on this topic). I will explain the methods and measurements they used and the strength of their results.

EMISSION VIA ZOOM

ID de reunión: 416 064 2441

Código de acceso: 590179

Rainer Schödel
29/10/2020 - 19:00

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Dissemination conference, Lucas Lara cycle.

Beauty and geometry in Alhambra mosaics

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Beauty and geometry in Alhambra mosaics

The mosaics of the Alhambra are beautiful examples of tessellation of the plane, most of the time with a star of six, eight or twelve points as the central motif. In this talk I will discuss the geometric basis of Alhambra mosaics, their symmetries and the formation of the central star or polygon. I will also show the step-by-step graphical construction of the mosaics using the "mosaic" program code.

Robert Estalella
27/02/2020 - 19:00

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A star that goes out in the universe ending its life as a supernova is a source of everything but darkness.

Supernovae: the spectacular death of stars

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Supernovae: the spectacular death of stars

Gloria Dubner
28/01/2021 - 19:00

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Relativistic jets produced by supermassive black holes are the most energetic astrophysical objects known and can be observed up to enormous distances and very early ages in the universe. This lecture will focus on these objects, and more specifically on their main characteristics and the extra information provided by studying the polarized light they emit, as well as the main questions that remain to be answered to fully understand them.

Polarized light in the vicinity of supermassive black holes

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Polarized light in the vicinity of supermassive black holes

Relativistic jets produced by supermassive black holes are the most energetic astrophysical objects known and can be observed up to enormous distances and very early ages in the universe. This lecture will focus on these objects, and more specifically on their main characteristics and the extra information provided by studying the polarized light they emit, as well as the main questions that remain to be answered to fully understand them.

Emisión en: https://youtu.be/AvzF6fD0nf0

Iván Agudo
17/12/2020 - 19:00

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Humans diverged from our closest relative, the chimpanzee, about seven million years ago, a relatively short time from an evolutionary point of view. Biological continuity with the chimpanzee is evident in many physiological and behavioral aspects; equally evident is the cognitive gap between the two species. In this talk I will attempt to outline the process of hominization based on data from paleontology, genetics, bioinformatics, neurobiology, anthropology and linguistics. I will argue that the key point of this process is the development of a symbolic communication system that gave rise to language and culture, thus changing the rules of biological evolution, which became co-evolution of genes and culture.

The Symbolic Primate. How language and culture made us human

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The Symbolic Primate. How language and culture made us human

Pablo Rodríguez Palenzuela
26/11/2020 - 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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16th school of the Spanish Virtual Observatory

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16th school of the Spanish Virtual Observatory

The Spanish Virtual Observatory (SVO) is organising a VO school at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía. The school is partly supported by the ESCAPE project and by the IAA-CSIC Severo Ochoa Excellence programme. The Virtual Observatory (VO) is opening new ways of exploiting the huge amount of data provided by the ever-growing number of ground-based and space facilities, as well as by computer simulations.
09/03/2020

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What is climate change, why is it anthropogenic and why is it an urgent problem?

What is climate change, why is it anthropogenic and why is it an urgent problem?
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What is climate change, why is it anthropogenic and why is it an urgent problem?

Given the importance of the topic to our lives, those of our children and the generations that follow, and the great topicality of the subject, this talk is dedicated to explain the science behind global warming. We explain why there is scientific consensus that global warming has its cause in human activity and explain why it is a problem that requires urgent action both to adapt our societies and to avoid the most serious dangers.

Rainer Schödel
30/01/2020 - 19:00

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Outreach conference

Galaxies. Geometry of star formation

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Galaxies. Geometry of star formation

Emilio J. Alfaro
19/12/2019 - 19:00

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Outreach conference

If we cannot save Galapagos, what can we save?

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If we cannot save Galapagos, what can we save?

The title of this talk evokes a common question in conservation circles, which highlights the privileged place of the Galapagos Islands as a laboratory of evolution and a jewel of biodiversity. A jewel that, like many other natural areas, faces various threats related to human activity.

This talk is based on a travel book about the islands. In it we will see what is so special about the Galapagos, how the species that populate them came about, and why we must love them and, in the long run, save them.

Silbia López de Lacalle
28/11/2019 - 19:00

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Ahora en serio: ¿hay alguien más ahí fuera?

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Seriously: Is anyone out there?

In this talk we are going to make philoso-science, a word that I have invented and that we actually do continuously.

The question often arises as to whether we are alone in the universe, and there are always all sorts of more or less elaborate answers.

Juan Carlos Suárez
31/10/2019 - 00:15

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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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In January 2005, a bright flash was detected in the nucleus of the galaxy in the process of fusion Arp 299-B, which was considered a supernova explosion. However, ten years of observations at different wavelengths have allowed us to witness how the luminous region was lengthening and expanding, and to conclude that it is a jet of material expelled by the galaxy's central super-massive black hole after tearing a star.

The Arp299 puzzle. Black holes that devour stars

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The Arp299 puzzle. Black holes that devour stars

In January 2005, a bright flash was detected in the nucleus of the galaxy in the process of fusion Arp 299-B, which was considered a supernova explosion. However, ten years of observations at different wavelengths have allowed us to witness how the luminous region was lengthening and expanding, and to conclude that it is a jet of material expelled by the galaxy's central super-massive black hole after tearing a star.

Miguel Ángel Pérez-Torres
25/10/2018 - 19:00

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Following an open debate, the International Astronomical Union recently recommended that the rate of expansion of the universe, traditionally referred to as the "Hubble Constant", should henceforth be referred to as the "Hubble-Lemaître Constant".

The Hubble-Lemaître constant: is it really a constant?

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The Hubble-Lemaître constant: is it really a constant?

Following an open debate, the International Astronomical Union recently recommended that the rate of expansion of the universe, traditionally referred to as the "Hubble Constant", should henceforth be referred to as the "Hubble-Lemaître Constant". In this session we will see why the change of designation was necessary to do justice to the work of Georges Lemaître, one of the fathers of relativistic cosmology, but also the reasons that point out that in reality it is not a constant.

Emilio J. Alfaro
29/11/2018 - 19:00

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Artificial Intelligence and big data: the power of data. Outreach conference

Artificial Intelligence and big data: the power of data

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Artificial Intelligence and big data: the power of data

Artificial Intelligence and big data: the power of data. Outreach conference

Francisco Herrera
13/12/2018 - 19:00

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We review the evidence of the existence of methane on Mars and its possible implications.

Methane in Mars: what are we talking about?

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Methane in Mars: what are we talking about?

We review the evidence of the existence of methane on Mars and its possible implications.

José Juan López Moreno
31/01/2019 - 19:00

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Galactic superwinds, common phenomena in galaxies, are capable of releasing an extraordinary amount of energy and transporting material over long distances. Their influence on the host galaxy can be of great importance, to the extent that the formation of these "galactic hurricanes" can even determine the life of galaxies. The study of these phenomena provides us with some keys to solving the enigmas of modern astronomy about the evolution of galaxies.

Superwinds: galactic hurricanes

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Superwinds: galactic hurricanes

Galactic superwinds, common phenomena in galaxies, are capable of releasing an extraordinary amount of energy and transporting material over long distances. Their influence on the host galaxy can be of great importance, to the extent that the formation of these "galactic hurricanes" can even determine the life of galaxies. The study of these phenomena provides us with some keys to solving the enigmas of modern astronomy about the evolution of galaxies.

Sara Cazzoli
28/03/2019 - 19:00

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The Horizon Event Telescope (EHT), a planetary-scale telescope made up of eight radio telescopes and forged through international collaboration, was designed to capture the first image of a black hole. In a series of simultaneous international press conferences on April 10, EHT researchers revealed that they had succeeded and showed the first direct visual evidence of a super-massive black hole and its shadow.

The first image of a black hole

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The first image of a black hole

The Horizon Event Telescope (EHT), a planetary-scale telescope made up of eight radio telescopes and forged through international collaboration, was designed to capture the first image of a black hole. In a series of simultaneous international press conferences on April 10, EHT researchers revealed that they had succeeded and showed the first direct visual evidence of a super-massive black hole and its shadow.

José Luis Gómez
25/04/2019 - 19:00

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It has been 45 years since Calar Alto Observatory was founded. An observatory that, among its merits, has been one of the main engines of the development of astronomy in Spain and, of course, one of the foundations of the creation of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (Andalusian Astrophysics Institute). This year the observatory goes from being Hispano-German to being totally Hispanic, with the incorporation of the Junta de Andalucía as a 50% partner. This talk reviews the scientific milestones that mark its history and share the objectives of this new stage.

The Calar Alto Astronomical Observatory: 45 years of cutting-edge astronomy

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The Calar Alto Astronomical Observatory: 45 years of cutting-edge astronomy

It has been 45 years since Calar Alto Observatory was founded. An observatory that, among its merits, has been one of the main engines of the development of astronomy in Spain and, of course, one of the foundations of the creation of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (Andalusian Astrophysics Institute). This year the observatory goes from being Hispano-German to being totally Hispanic, with the incorporation of the Junta de Andalucía as a 50% partner.

Jesús Aceituno
30/05/2019 - 19:00

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Outreach conference about the atmosphere and climate variability of the red planet

Climate change in Mars
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Climate change in Mars

Francisco González Galindo
27/06/2019 - 19:00

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Annual activity reports

Annual activity reports

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Annual activity reports

2021 annual activity report released !
At 22:25 in the evening (local time) of December 11 a brilliant fireball crossed the south of Spain and was recorded from the Sierra Nevada Observatory (Granada).

Fireball on Granada on December 11, 2016

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Fireball on Granada on December 11, 2016

At 22:25 in the evening (local time) of December 11 a brilliant fireball crossed the south of Spain. The fireball, which overflew the provinces of Granada and Jaén, could be seen from much of the country. The phenomenon has been recorded from the Sierra Nevada Observatory (Granada), as well as from the meteor detection stations operating under the SMART Project from the observatories of La Hita (Toledo), Calar Alto (Almería), La Sagra (Granada) and Seville.

12/12/2016

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The Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia participates in the candidacy of Granada as "City of Science"

The IAA participates in Granada City of Science

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The Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia participates in the candidacy of Granada as "City of Science"

The mayor of Granada, Francisco Cuenca, has conducted a public event in which he has introduced the proposal submitted yesterday to the Secretary of State for Science and Innovation. Representatives of the Government of Andalusia, the University of Granada, The Technological Health Park, the Higher Council for Scientific Research and the Science Park have attended the event.
08/11/2016

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The broadcast, which will take place on Wednesday 19 at 18pm, coincides with the entry into orbit around Mars of the TGO module and the the Schiaparelli module landing on the red planet, both of the ExoMars (ESA) mission

Preview of Upwards, the documentary

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La 2 premieres documentary about UPWARDS, a project for the study of Mars led by the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia

The UPWARDS project is coordinated by the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC), with the participation of seven European scientific institutions. It will develop new analytical techniques to exploit the Mars Express and ExoMars data. Among the activities to publicize the project is the documentary "Rediscovering Mars: UPWARDS project", which airs today at 18h in La 2 of Spanish Television.

19/10/2016

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New Instrumentation and Legacy Projects for Calar Alto

New Instrumentation and Legacy Projects for Calar Alto

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New Instrumentation and Legacy Projects for Calar Alto

Calar Alto Observatory constitutes an astronomical reference for the international scientific community for the quality of its telescopes and astronomical instrumentation.

10/10/2016

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Special issue of the IAA: Información y Actualidad Astronómica magazine to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia

40th anniversary of the IAA

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40 aniversario del IAA

We wanted to celebrate the anniversary of the IAA with a special issue of this magazine which, with over a decade of life, is also part of the history of the center.
02/11/2016

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La visita se enmarca en un reciente acuerdo de colaboración para mejorar la calidad del cielo

Visit of the Delegation of Environment of the Junta de Andalucía at Sierra...

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Visit of the Delegation of Environment of the Junta de Andalucía at Sierra Nevada Observatory

On Thursday September 15 the Delegate of Environment of the Junta de Andalucía, Inmaculada Oria, visited the Sierra Nevada Observatory (OSN). The visit is part of a collaboration agreement between the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA) and the Provincial Delegation which began following the First Day of Sky Quality held last June.

The visit was also attended by the Mayor of Monachil, Jose Morales, Councilman Environment of the City of Monachil, Franciso Alvarez, and the Director of the Sierra Nevada National Park, Javier Sanchez.

19/09/2016
The dark sky as equity or fighting light pollution constitute some of the axes of the session. The conference seeks to create a meeting place where the various actors involved in the protection of Andalusian sky will exchange knowledge, perspectives and experiences

The IAA hosts a conference on the quality of the sky

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The IAA hosts a conference on the quality of the sky

Tomorrow will be held at the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC), a technical conference which seeks to establish a strategy for joint action among the various regional actors involved in the protection of the sky.
27/06/2016

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Seminars, meetings, outreach conferences and training sessions.

Conferences and events calendar
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Conferences and events calendar

Check out the list of events and conferences.

Seminars

Conferences, workshops and schools

Lucas Lara outreach conferences

Manuel Félix Herrera training sessions

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Research

Technology

The scientific activities of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía require the analysis, design, prototyping, manufacture and integration of astrophysical instrumentation. To carry out all these tasks the Instrumental and Technological Development Unit UDIT has a Mechanical department, Optics laboratories, Electronics and Software as well as two clean rooms of ISO 8 class.

Space Projects

UDIT

Ground-based Instrumentation

Technology Areas

Contribution in the technological areas of Electronics, Mechanics, Optics, Project Management and Software.

Clean Rooms

Among our facilities we have clean rooms for testing and assembly equipment that require special conditions of environmental cleanup.

Optical Engineering Service

We provide related to optical metrology and optical engineering consultancy services.

Cosmic Dust Laboratory

Designed to study the dispersion of light in dust samples that are of interest in the field of astrophysics.

Optical Laboratory

Dedicated to the maintenance and development of optical telescopes and astronomical instrumentation in the visible and near infrared.

Partners

Companies and technology centers collaborators in projects carried out in the center.

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Funding Agencies

Funding agencies

Instituto Astrofísica Andalucía

The Instituto Astrofísica Andalucía (IAA) is an institute belonging to the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) in Granada - Andalucía. The activities of the IAA - CSIC are related to research in the field of astrophysics and the development of instrumentation for telescopes and spacecraft.

Presentation

General overview of the activities carried out in the IAA - CSIC, organization and internal structure, as well as some of its history.

Career

Jobs, scholarships and contracts granted, and any relevant administrative information for members of the IAA - CSIC.

Gender Equality Commission

It is responsible for advising on the necessary or convenient measures to actively integrate the principle of equality for women and men in the daily life of the center.

Excelencia Severo Ochoa

Web portal where you may find specific information related with activities performed in the frameworfk of Excelencia Severo Ochoa distinction label.

External Scientific Advisory Board

General aims and composition of the external scientific advisory board in IAA - CSIC

Associated Units

Description and composition of groups and scientific units associated with the IAA - CSIC.

Computer Center

Responsible for the communications and computing infrastructure needed in scientific research and business partnerships.

Activity Reports

Check out the different activities in the IAA - CSIC through the annual reports published in recent years.

Members

List of personnel assigned to IAA - CSIC through its scientific departments and internal units.

Seminars

List of scientific seminars that are held weekly in the ceremony hall of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía.

IAA International Office

The main goal of the IAA International Office is to improve the fund raising level of the centre by securing funds beyond the support already provided by national and international grants.

Funded Projects

Scientific and technological projects led by IAA - CSIC members

Intranet

Access to restricted information for personnel assigned to IAA - CSIC through its intranet.

Outreach

Ciclo de Conferencias Lucas Lara

Reaching for the Sun

Revista IAA

El Universo en Palabras

Camino a Congreso

AstroSound 2022

Astronomical Observatories

Sierra Nevada Calar Alto

The Sierra Nevada Observatory (OSN) is a high mountain observatory located in Loma de Dilar, in the ski resort of the Sierra Nevada mountain range (Granada). The OSN is operated, maintained and supplied by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC). It consists of a main building which hosts two Nasmyth optical telescopes of 90-cm and 1.50-m diameter each, as well as a 60-cm IR semi-automated telescope and a 35-cm telescope.

The German-Spanish Astronomical Center at Calar Alto is located in the Sierra de Los Filabres (Andalucía, Southern Spain) north of Almeria. It is operated jointly by the Junta de Andalucía and the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (CSIC) in Granada/Spain. Calar Alto provides three telescopes with apertures of 1.23m, 2.2m and 3.5m to the general community. A 1.5m-telescope, also located on the mountain, is operated under the control of the Observatory of Madrid.

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Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía
Glorieta de la Astronomía s/n, 18008 Granada
Telephone: (+34) 958 12 13 11
Fax: (+34) 958 814 530

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Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía
Apartado 3004,18080 Granada

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.