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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.

  • Presentación del congreso multidisciplinar "Preserving the Skies" Foto: Elena Mora (IAC)
    This morning saw the inauguration of the conference "Preserving the Skies" to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Starlight Declaration of La Palma. It has received the support of the Astronomy and World Heritage initiative of the UNESCO and the IAU in pointing out the value of those places where human society has given shape to its fascination for celestial phenomena, as well as bringing out the benefits to the economy and to identity which stem from the protection of the night sky.
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  • Panorámica nocturna del Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos (Garafía, La Palma). Crédito: Daniel López/IAC.
    This afternoon, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Starlight Declaration of La Palma, (recognized internationally for the quality of its sky) the organizers of the multidisciplinary conference "Preserving the Skies" will welcome the participants after the inauguration of several related exhibitions.
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  • This afternoon, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Starlight Declaration of La Palma, (recognized internationally for the quality of its sky) the organizers of the multidisciplinary conference "Preserving the Skies" will welcome the participants after the inauguration of several related exhibitions.
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  • Poster conference. Image: Daniel López/IAC. Desing: Inés Bonet (IAC)
    From 18th to 21st April the international multidisciplinary conference "Preserving the Skies", organized to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Starlight Declaration, will be celebrated on La Palma. The celebration will also include numerous activities in the island, for the general public, in order to remember the need to protect the night sky and the right to observe the stars
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  • Poster conference. Image: Daniel López/IAC. Desing: Inés Bonet (IAC)
    From 18th to 21st April the international multidisciplinary conference "Preserving the Skies", organized to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Starlight Declaration, will be celebrated on La Palma. The celebration will also include numerous activities in the island, for the general public, in order to remember the need to protect the night sky and the right to observe the stars
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