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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.
International Day of the Sun, 2022
Coinciding with the Summer Solstice, on June 21st we celebrate the International Day of the Sun to remind us of the importance of the star in our lives.
Featured Materials
Common Birds of Uncommon Talent: The World of Narcissus the Duck
Jayashree Balakrishna (HSSU) and Ruxandra Bondarescu
Big Bang: ¿the start of everything?
As part of the "La Caixa" Function conference series at CosmoCaixa, #LiveTalks, a conversation will take place be
Virgo and LIGO, hunting for gravitational waves
News
Dangerous asteroids and an Earth-trojan, by Josep Manel Carrasco
ICCUB-IEEC’s researcher Josep Manel Carrasco gave an interview at the radio programme “La República Santboiana” (Ràdio Sant Boi) on February 2nd, where he discussed various astronomical news.
The Sun, the stars and the planets
The Sun is the star that illuminates our planetary System and that it is the source of life on our home planet as we know it. However, how has this celestial body come to be? How are other stars and planets formed?
"Common Birds of Uncommon Talent: The World of Narcissus the Duck", a must read!
Jayashree Balakrishna (HSSU) and Ruxandra Bondarescu (ICCUB), two world class scientists, and an 11-year-old have written the perfect educational book that everyone will enjoy. Illustrations by the 11-year old make the book even more endearing. This work combines science and poetry to open your eyes to the amazing world of everyday birds.
Josep Manel Carrasco at the República Santboiana
ICCUB-IEEC’s researcher Josep Manel Carrasco gave an interview at the radio programme “La República Santboiana” (Ràdio Sant Boi) last Wednesday, November 24, where he discussed various astronomical news.