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This section includes scientific and technological news from the IAC and its Observatories, as well as press releases on scientific and technological results, astronomical events, educational projects, outreach activities and institutional events.

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  • China–Spain Astronomical Collaboration on High-Resolution Spectroscopy 2025
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    The IAC hosts the international conference “China–Spain Astronomical Collaboration on High-Resolution Spectroscopy 2025”
    Researchers from around the world are taking part in the China–Spain Astronomical Collaboration on High-Resolution Spectroscopy 2025, an event organised by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) in collaboration with the National Astronomical Observatories of China (NAOC), the Nanjing Institute of Astronomical Optics & Technology (NIAOT), and the Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC) team. The aim of the conference is to strengthen and consolidate scientific cooperation between China and Spain in the field of high-resolution spectroscopy, one of the key areas for studying stars, galaxies
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  • John Beckman durante el acto de investidura como Doctor Honoris Causa por la Universidad de Almería
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    The University of Almería invests Astrophysicist John Beckman as Doctor Honoris Causa
    Astrophysicist John Etienne Beckman, Emeritus Research Professor of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), was awarded an honorary doctorate today by the University of Almería (UAL) in a formal ceremony held in the university auditorium. Accompanied by his sponsor, Professor José Antonio Sánchez Pérez, Beckman received his diploma and doctoral insignia—the cap, ring, book of science and white gloves—from the rector, José J. Céspedes, symbolising his incorporation into the Faculty of Honour. A key figure in modern astrophysics With a PhD from the University of Oxford, Beckman began
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  • La presentadora de "Soñando Estrellas" Verónica Martín junto al doctorando del IAC David Mirabal y el investigador del IAC Javier Licandro durante la grabación del programa en La Radio Canaria
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    La defensa planetaria será el tema central del Programa de La Radio Canaria 'Soñando Estrellas'
    El programa de divulgación científica del Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) en La Radio Canaria, "Soñando Estrellas", emitirá su próximo episodio este viernes, 21 de noviembre, a las 22:30 horas. El espacio, de 30 minutos de duración, está dirigido y presentado por Verónica Martín, jefa de la Unidad de Comunicación y Cultura Científica (UC3) del IAC, con el objetivo de acercar la Astrofísica, la labor del IAC y la de los Observatorios de Canarias a la audiencia general de una manera accesible. El tema central del programa será nuestro vecindario: el Sistema Solar, de la mano del
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  • Das Team von SPACE-Lab (Satellite Payloads for Astrophysics, Communications and Earth Observation) und LAOS (Laboratory of Advanced Optical Systems) präsentiert seine Projekte auf der Messe Space Tech Expo Europe.
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    The IAC presents the advances made by IACTEC-Space and other CELESTE laboratories at Space Tech Expo Europe
    The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), through IACTEC-Space, is participating this week in Space Tech Expo Europe, the largest space industry trade fair on the continent, held in Bremen from November 18 to 20. The team is located in the Spain Space pavilion, alongside the Canary Islands Aerospace Strategy (EAC), to showcase the technological developments of the CELESTE laboratories and strengthen international collaborations in the space sector. The I nstituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) is participating once again in Space Tech Expo Europe, the leading event for the space
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  • Antonia Varela
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    Premio Azul Zero para Antonia Varela, investigadora del IAC y directora de la Fundación Starlight, por su liderazgo en la protección del cielo nocturno
    El auditorio de los Jameos del Agua en Lanzarote acogió el pasado 14 de noviembre la gala de la II edición de los Premios Azul Zero , unos galardones que distinguen a personas y proyectos que impulsan transformaciones positivas en favor de la sostenibilidad, la vida y la diversidad. Entre las premiadas se encuentra Antonia Varela , investigadora del Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) y directora de la Fundación Starlight y del Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos de Museos de Tenerife, reconocida por su compromiso en la protección del cielo nocturno y su labor para situar este recurso
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  • Participants in the sessions of the Conceptual Design Review of the EST scientific instrument suite (SIS), held at the IACTEC and IAC facilities.
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    The European Solar Telescope (EST) has successfully completed the conceptual design review of its suite of scientific instruments
    The European Solar Telescope (EST) has successfully completed the Conceptual Design Review (CoDR) of its Scientific Instrument Suite (SIS). The scientific objectives of EST focus on examining magnetic coupling in the solar atmosphere from the deepest layers of the photosphere to the highest layers of the chromosphere. This will enable the thermal, dynamic and magnetic properties of solar plasma to be studied with high spatial and temporal resolution. These objectives are defined by the Science Advisory Group (SAG), an international group of experts responsible for establishing the scientific
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