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AstrónomAs
The new exhibition ‘AstrónomAs’ focuses on women who have dedicated their nights and days to the study of astronomy.
Apps to introduce you to astronomy
Our app selection to introduce you to the world of astronomy are:
Here are the winners of the drawing contest “Draw your own Asteroid!” 2021
From the Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) we are very pleased to announce the winners of the drawing contest “Draw your own Asteroid!” 2021.
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Dark matter, the formation of galaxies, and gravitational lenses
The existence of dark matter in the Universe has been corroborated by a great diversity of observations.
Astronomy and cosmology conference series at Can Ginestar
The researchers from the Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) Helena Ubach and Josep Maria Solanes off
A new way of seeing the Universe with Gaia
The astronomer of the Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB-IEEC) Carme Jordi will offer the conference "A new way of seeing the Universe with Gaia" ne
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AstrónomAs
The new exhibition ‘AstrónomAs’ focuses on women who have dedicated their nights and days to the study of astronomy.
Trilogy "Ole Rømer’s Triduum"
The Conversation: "Gaia mission releases map of more than a billion stars – here’s what it can teach us"
Gaia mission releases map of more than a billion stars – here’s what it can teach us
VIII Science Festival of the UB
The Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) participated in the VIII Science Festival of the UB las
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Jornada del projecte Faulkes Telescopes a Catalunya oberta al professorat de secundària
The first conference on the experiences of the first year of the Faulkes Telescopes project in Catalonia was held at the Faculty of Physics of the University of Barcelona last April 14, 2023. The day, organized by the ICCUB, the IDP-UB and the coordinators of the project in Catalonia, gathered around twenty teachers from different secondary schools throughout the region.
Elements of astronomy on flags at the Fet a Mida TV program
Have you ever wondered why some flags incorporate astronomical elements (stars, moons, the sun)? This week the astronomer of the Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona Josep Manel Carrasco brings us a collection of the most curious ones and explains their meaning.
You can see his participation here:
Remembering the figure of Joan Oró at the Fet a Mida TV program
2023 marks the Year of Joan Oró, to celebrate the centenary of the birth of this biochemist from Lleida who graduated from the University of Barcelona. Let's remember the mark he left on the world of science with the astronomer of the Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the UB (ICCUB) Josep Manel Carrasco.
You can see his participation here:
What is the origin of the Star of Bethlehem? Josep Manel Carrasco at the Fet a Mida TV Program
Comet Halley, Venus, a conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn... There are many theories about what the Christmas star could have been, the one responsible for guiding the three wise Magi towards Jesus' birthplace. We analyze them with the researcher and astronomer of the Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona Josep Manel Carrasco. on the local television program "Fet a Mida".
You can see his participation here: