News

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.

  • Calendario astronónico en formato póster ilustrado con una imagen de las Pléyades (M45), obtenida con el Astrógrafo STC (Sky Treasure Chest) de la Unidad de Comunicación y Cultura Científica (UC3) del IAC, ubicado en el Observatorio del Teide (Izaña, Tene
    El Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) y el Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos (MCC), de Museos de Tenerife, han editado un calendario astronómico de 2019 en formato póster ilustrado con la imagen del cúmulo estelar abierto de las Pléyades (M45) obtenida con el Astrógrafo STC (Sky Treasure Chest) de la Unidad de Comunicación y Cultura Científica (UC3) del IAC, ubicado en el Observatorio del Teide (Izaña, Tenerife). Se podrán recoger ejemplares gratuitos de este calendario durante los próximos días y hasta agotar existencias en la Recepción de la sede central del IAC en La Laguna (de 8h a
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  • Asistentes al VI Meeting on Science with GTC en Valencia. Crédito: Carolina Gil Gallart (ADEIT - Fundación Universidad-Empresa de Valencia).
    During the last three days over 60 talks have been given, presenting the latest scientific results obtained using data from the Gran Telescopio Canarias, as well as the current and future instrumentation for this exceptional telescope with which the Universe is observed from the Summit of La Palma.
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  • Attindees of the event
    During the last three days over 60 talks have been given, presenting the latest scientific results obtained using data from the Gran Telescopio Canarias, as well as the current and future instrumentation for this exceptional telescope with which the Universe is observed from the Summit of La Palma.
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  • VI Meeting on Science with GTC opening conference. From left to right: María Rosa Zapatero, Rafael Rebolo, Rafael Rodrigo, María Vicenta Mestre, José Carlos Guirado, José de Jesús González and Vicent Martínez. Credut: Silvia Granja (IAC).
    The scientific meeting about the largest optical and infrared telescope in the world was inaugurated today, Wednesday 12th December, in the centre of the University-Business Foundation of the University of Valencia. The meeting, which will continue until Friday, is focused on the analysis of the most recent resuilts obtained with the GTC and on future observational strategies.
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  • Vía Láctea sobre el Gran Telescopio Canarias. Crédito: Daniel López / IAC.
    Between the 12th and 14th December there will be a meeting in Valencia in which the most recent results obtained with the Gran Telescopio Canarias, the largest optical and infrared telescope in the world, will be presented.
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