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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.
Calendar of activities
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.
Outreach talk "La Vía Láctea y sus encuentros con otras galaxias"
ICCUB-IEEC researcher Teresa Antoja will be next Friday, November 10, at the Museum of Science and Cosmos in Tenerife to talk about collisions between galaxies and galactic cannibalism.
Featured Materials
Gravitational waves and laser interferometer detection
Has life been detected on Venus? Josep Manel Carrasco on Radio Sant Boi
Mark Gieles on the recent observation of the most massive black hole ever detected
FCRI talks: Licia Verde about the gravitational waves
News
The ICCUB hosts the stay of the winners of the Extraordinary Baccalaureate Award 2021
The Institut of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) hosted the stay of two winners of the Extraordinary Baccalaureate Awards 2021, Marina Burjalés and Ignasi Lloveras.
The Lladonosa High School: the newest member of the Faulkes Telescopes Project
Students and teachers of the Josep Lladonosa High School (Lleida) spent this past September 22 observing the sunset (19:55h) at the Seu Vella to show that, during the autumn equinox, it takes place exactly in the west (it is not usually the case, as they will show in a few months).
Josep Manel Carrasco on "Julia en la Onda" radio program
Armageddon, Don't Look Up… There are many science fiction films where humanity is threatened by the impact of a giant asteroid. Is there any truth to these stories? Should we be worried?
The Astronomer Josep Manel Carrasco discusses the DART mission on the “Fet a Mida” TV program
What is the risk of an asteroid hitting the Earth? The astronomer of the Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the UB, Josep Manel Carrasco, tells us about the DART mission and planetary defence on the local television program "Fet a Mida".