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4/4/2017
The largest astronomical observatory in the Girona region
The weekly newspaper NOVA was echoed in the April 4, 2017 edition of the start of construction of the observatory.
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5/23/2017 12:00:00 AM
Albanyà’s observatory is starting to take shape
The status of the construction works of the observatory, on the cover and in the interior pages of the Weekly Week of the Alt Empordà on May 23.
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5/23/2017 12:00:00 AM
The largest astronomical observatory in Girona is taking shape
HORA NOVA collects in the May 23 edition that the works are progressing and that the observatory will be inaugurated on Saturday, July 1.
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6/12/2017
More telescopes pointing up at Girona’s skies
EL PUNT AVUI highlights that the new observatory can become a tourist attraction.
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6/29/2017 12:00:00 AM
The sky and the stars as a tourist attraction
The ARA newspaper collects the bet for astrotourism with the observatory.
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6/30/2017 12:00:00 AM
The largest telescope in the Girona area is in Albanyà
The inauguration of the largest telescope in Gerona, in CATALUNYA RÀDIO.
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7/1/2017
The Observatory, on the TV3 midday news
TV3 highlights the quality of the Albanyà night sky on the opening day of the observatory.
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7/1/2017
Albanyà inaugurates the observatory with the largest telescope in Girona
The premiere of the observatory, on the website of 324, DIARI DE GIRONA and VILAWEB.
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7/2/2017
The inauguration on TVE 1 Weekend News
La1 describes Albanyà as the point of Western Europe where you can best see the sky.
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7/2/2017
EL PERIÓDICO newspaper dedicates an article to the inauguration of the observatory
The text highlights that it is the first astronomical observatory with a distinctive IDA for the quality of its sky
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7/2/2017
Albanyà inaugurates the astronomical observatory
The website GIRONANOTÍCIES echoes the inauguration of the installation
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7/3/2017
Albanyà, the perfect place for seeing the stars
The opening of the most important observatory in Gerona, on the 324 website
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7/3/2017
From Albanyà to the skies
EL PUNT AVUI highlights the implementation of an observatory open to professionals and the general public
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7/3/2017
Albanyà, the best place in Spain for seeing the stars
The Big Vang (LA VANGUARDIA newspaper’s science channel) dedicates an article to the new observatory.
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7/4/2017
From Albanyà to the skies
The weekly HORA NOVA dedicates the theme of the July 4th edition to the inauguration of the new observatory.
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7/4/2017
Albanyà inaugurates the largest astronomical observatory in Girona
The weekly L'EMPORDÀ gathers the inauguration of the new installation
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7/2/2017
The best sky for seeing the stars
The ARA newspaper highlights that Albanyà is the town with the least certified light pollution
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7/3/2017
The observatory with the largest telescope in Girona
Extensive article in LA VANGUARDIA about the inauguration of the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory
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7/3/2017
The inauguration, on the socpetit.cat website
The article emphasizes that Albanyà is one of the points of Western Europe where the sky can be seen best
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7/3/2017
Albanyà inaugurates a new astronomical observatory
The inauguration of the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory, in Empordà TV
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7/5/2017
Inauguration of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory
Channel 10 Empordà refers to the inauguration of the new astronomical observatory of Albanyà on Saturday, July 1st.
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7/6/2017
Albanyà’s night sky on TVE1 Local Midday News
TVE1 highlights Albanyà for becoming the first International Dark Sky Park on the peninsula.
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7/6/2017
The most powerful telescope, on the TVE 9 o'clock News on the 6 July
TVE highlights the recognition of Albanyà as the first International Dark Sky Park in Spain.
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7/24/2017 12:00:00 AM
Many have already enjoyed Albanyà’s skies
La Vanguardia echoes the success of the premiere of the Astronomical Observatory
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8/16/2017 12:00:00 AM
The success of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory in El País newspaper
More than 1400 people have enjoyed the skies of Albanyà, since its inauguration.
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10/23/2017 12:00:00 AM
New discovery: the planet Haumea has a ring
This is one of the most recent discoveries made by astronomers from the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC) and which has also published the journal Nature. Each new research is an important scientific advance for the entire community of astronomers.
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11/22/2017 12:00:00 AM
“Oumuamua”, the first interstellar asteroid
This was a unique and extremely special discovery for the astronomical community. Several weeks ago, telescope Pan-STARRS 1 in Hawaii detected an unknown object that did not belong to our Solar System.
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2/13/2018 12:00:00 AM
Two asteroids pass close by the Earth
A few days ago, astronomers detected two asteroids that passed between the Moon and the Earth. It has to be said that neither of them had a trajectory that was threatening to our planet.
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3/14/2018 12:00:00 AM
El Mundo newspaper talks about astronomical tourism boost at Girona province through Albanyà Astronomical Observatory
The Spanish newspaper talks, on 11th of March, about the singularity of Albanyà's sky, proven that it has received some international recognizements.
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3/13/2018 12:00:00 AM
The Diari de Girona dedicates two news to the astronomical tourism boost at Girona province
In the first one, it summarizes particularities of Albanyà's sky and its Astronomical Observatory, and the two Dark Sky international recognizement it has received and that makes the zone unique in the world.
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3/15/2018 12:00:00 AM
La Vanguardia talks about Albanyà Astronomical Observatory and the boost that astronomical tourism receives
The Catalan newspaper dedicates, on March 7th, a long feature report about the crescent implication along the years on reducing light contamination at Bassegoda Park and Albanyà town.
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3/13/2018 12:00:00 AM
El Punt Avui publishes an article about astronomical tourism's arrival at Girona province
The Catalan newspaper talks about the joint touristic initiative between the Board and the Observatory to make astronomic tourism closer to Girona
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3/14/2018 12:00:00 AM
9Diari highlights the boost astronomical tourism receives from Costa Brava Tourism's Board
The Alt Empordà newspaper summarizes how the firs International Dark Sky Park on Spain becomes a new attraction of Girona province.
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3/16/2018 12:00:00 AM
Vilaweb talks about the astronomical tourism boost in Albanyà
The Catalan web highlights, on March 7th, how the first International Dark Sky Park becomes now a new touristic attraction at Girona's province.
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3/16/2018 12:00:00 AM
ABC newspaper highlights astronomical tourism's promotion at the first International Dark Sky Park of Spain
The newspaper explains, on March, how Albanyà has become a perfect place for stargazing thanks to Esteve Guerra & Pere Guerra, Bassegoda Park and Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's directors, and the town itself.
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3/16/2018 12:00:00 AM
Aldia.cat publishes about the 10.000 visitors' prevision at Albanyà Astronomical Observatory this 2018
The Catalan web dedicates an article, on March, the 10.000 visitors prevision at Albanyà Astronomical Observatory this 2018, proven thatit has received more than 4.500 visitors in half a year since it was inaugurated on mid 2017.
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3/16/2018 12:00:00 AM
El Gerió Digital talks about the astronomical tourism boost at Girona's province
The web explains the history of the crescent light decontamination at Bassegoda Park and Albanyà town, and how it has become in two Dark Sky recognizements for its sky that make it unique in the world.
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3/16/2018 12:00:00 AM
Empordà.info highlights the astronomical tourism boost at Girona's province by having Albanyà as the main core
The web from Empordà says the first International Dark Sky Park of Spain is going to be the main core of astronomical tourism at Girona's province on this 2018.
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4/4/2018
Discovering a really faraway star: Icarus
Hubble captured an image of Icarus star thanks to a natural gravitational lens.
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4/17/2018 12:00:00 AM
The 'Rosette Nebula' shows up at Gerió Digital
The Gerió Digital publishes news about Albanyà Astronomical Observatory picturing the 'Rosette Nebula'
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4/17/2018 12:00:00 AM
The Diari de Girona dedicates a feature to the 'Rosette Nebula' photographed by the AOO
The Diari de Girona publishes a feature about the 'Rosette Nebula' photographed by the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's president
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4/16/2018 12:00:00 AM
'Rosette Nebula' pictured by the AAO appears at Empordà.info
Empordà.info talks about the 'Rosette Nebula' photography taken by the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory
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4/17/2018 12:00:00 AM
Aldia.cat talks about the 'Rosette Nebula'
The Catalan digital media publishes a brief new about the 'Rosette Nebula' picture taken by the Albanyà Astronomicla Observatory
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4/18/2018 12:00:00 AM
The 'Rosette Nebula', also at ABC, El Periódico and La Vanguardia
ABC, El Periódico and La Vanguardia publishes about the picture taken of the 'Rosette Nebula' from Albanyà Astronomical Observatory
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3/15/2018 12:00:00 AM
Hora Nova talks about astrotourism boost in Girona province
The web of the weekle newspaper Hora Nova says that Albanyà Astronomical Observatory and some hotel owners have closed deals to boost astrotourism
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4/27/2018 12:00:00 AM
The Punt Avui talks about the first scholarship program of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory
The Punt Avui talks about the first scholarship program of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory
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4/26/2018 12:00:00 AM
Empordà.info highlights the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory 's scholarships
Empordà.info talks about the creation of the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarships and how they're focused to local students
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4/30/2018 12:00:00 AM
The Diari de Girona dedicates an article to the first OAA's scholarships.
The Diari de Girona publishes an article to the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarships.
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4/28/2018 12:00:00 AM
The 9Diari talks about the presentations of the first OAA's scholarships
The 9Diari talks about the public presentation of the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarships' program
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5/1/2018
Hora Nova talks about the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarships
The weekly newspaper Hora Nova dedicates half page of its paper edition to the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarships
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4/25/2018 12:00:00 AM
The Diari de Girona highlights the Constellations' Room inauguration
The Diari de Girona publishes an article about the Constellations' Room inauguration at Bassegoda Park
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4/23/2018 12:00:00 AM
9Diari highlights the International Astronomy Day at Bassegoda Park & AAO
9Diari talks about the Constellations' Room inauguration and International Astronomy Day's celebration at Albanyà Astronomical Observatory
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4/24/2018 12:00:00 AM
The Empordà talks, in its paper version, about International Astronomy Day's celebration at AAO
The Empordà newspaper highlights the International Astronomy Day's celebration and the inaugurations of the Constellations' Room and the heated harrow of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory
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5/6/2018
A feature report in La Vanguardia about the experience of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory
The newspaper's digital version highlights the astronomical stragazings and the AAO scholarships
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5/8/2018
La Vanguardia talks about the first stargazings of AAO's season
The digital version of the newspaper highlights one of the first stargazings with Albanyà's neighbours
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5/8/2018
More than fourteen galaxies get fused shortly after Big Bang
It's one of the most colossal formations in the entire (known) Universe.
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5/18/2018 12:00:00 AM
The 9Diari talks about the presentation of the first AOO's scholarship
The 9Diari highlights the presentation of the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory to Aleksandra Selezneva, from Roses
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5/19/2018 12:00:00 AM
The Empordà dedicates two features –online and on paper– about the presentation of the first AOO's scholarship
The newspaper Empordà dedicates two features, in its digital and paper version, about the presentation of the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarship to Aleksandra Selezneva, from Roses
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5/22/2018 12:00:00 AM
The Diari de Girona talks about the presentation of the first AOO's scholarship
Girona's region newspaper highlights de winner of the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarship, Aleksandra Selezneva from Roses
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5/21/2018 12:00:00 AM
La Vanguardia highlights the presentation of the first AOO's scholarship
La Vanguardia publishes about the presentation of the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarship to Aleksandra Selezneva, studient who achieved a grade of 10
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5/22/2018 12:00:00 AM
Aleksandra Selezneva, awarded with the firs Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarship, in Hora Nova
The Hora Nova newspaper publishes, on its paper version, a feature about the presentation of the firs Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarship to the student Aleksandra Selezneva
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6/15/2018 12:00:00 AM
The misteryous dunes of Pluto
Despite the long distance, the Earth and Pluto are more similar than we can imagine.
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7/18/2018 12:00:00 AM
A new origin about the neutrinos and cosmic rays
The collision of a cosmic particle last September has allowed scientists toe investigate the source of the neutrinos coming from outside our solar system.
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8/6/2018
La Vanguardia has talked with Aleksandra Selezneva during her expedition to Namibia
The newspaper publishes a feature about the Shelios scientific expedition, some days before it ends.
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8/14/2018 12:00:00 AM
A time lapse of the Perseids meteor shower frome the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory, broadcasted at the 3/24 channel
The 3/24 channel has broadcasted, last August 13th, some fascinating images of the Perseids meteor shower, captured using the time lapse technique at the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory.
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8/17/2018 12:00:00 AM
L’Empordà dedicates a feature report to the first year of life of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory
It also publishes a brief interview with Aleksandra Selezneva, winner of the first AOO's scholarship, who just came back from the Shelios expedition in Namibia for stargazing.
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8/20/2018 12:00:00 AM
Empordà TV broadcasts a piece of news about AOO's intention to become another tourism benchmark from Costa Brava
After the recent Perseids meteor shower seen at the AOO, the local TV dedicates a piece of news to the goal of the Observatoryh, which is to become an excellent destination for astrotourists.
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8/23/2018 12:00:00 AM
NASA chooses an image from Juan Carlos Casado as 'Astronomy Picture of the Day' and Girona province newspaper journals talk about it
The Astronomical Picture of the Day of today, 23th of August, chosen by the NASA, is a work from Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's president, Juan Carlos Casado; and the 47th they choose from him.
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8/27/2018 12:00:00 AM
The 'Sàpiens' magazine dedicates a feature report to the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory
The publication, which is from No. 197 (August 2018) is a feature report that explains the special characteristics of Albanyà sky, and the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's history and a description of one of its stargazings.
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9/13/2018 12:00:00 AM
Proxima b may be habitable!
This exoplanet, the closest to Earth, may have life on it.
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10/15/2018 12:00:00 AM
Goblin, getting closer to discover the Planet Nine
Its characteristics are another proof for the being of the ninth planet, further than Pluto's orbit.
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11/21/2018 12:00:00 AM
The discovery of Barnard b
It's the second closest planet to the solar system, placed in the dwarf star orbit, and discovered in 1916.
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11/30/2018 12:00:00 AM
'Sky at night' highlights the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory as one of the must-go places in Spain due to observate night skies
This prestigious British magazine also talks about the Dark Sky International Park, and how the Observatory offers stargazing sessions frequently.
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12/10/2018
NASA chooses an image from Juan Carlos Casado, AAO's president, for its 'Astronomy Picture Of the Day'
The 'Astronomy Picture Of the Day' from last December 7th chosen by NASA is the 48th picture they choose that is from Casado, an image of the Wirtanen 46p comet.
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12/21/2018 12:00:00 AM
The Observatory announces that it'll collaborate with NASA next 2019 and mass media from all Catalunya talks about it
The Observatory has made its first scientific input and will track the NASA's TES spaceship.
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1/17/2019 12:00:00 AM
First Lunar eclipse of 2019
The eclipse will be seen this weekend –from Sunday night to Monday– and won't happen again until 2021. It coincides with a Supermoon, the first of 2019.
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1/22/2019 12:00:00 AM
The astronomical events of 2019
The eclipse will be seen this weekend –from Sunday night to Monday– and won't happen again until 2021. It coincides with a Supermoon, the first of 2019.
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2/20/2019 12:00:00 AM
A nearby "river of stars"
Astronomers have discovered a stellar stream which contains al least 4.000 stars and covers most of the southern sky.
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3/18/2019 12:00:00 AM
7 motivos para hacer astroturismo
El turismo astronómico cada día gana más adeptos; quizás la mayoría de vosotros ya conocéis los beneficios pero, por si acaso, a continuación, os los listamos.
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5/7/2019
2019's Observatori scholarships, at the local press
Local media have highlighted the 2019's Observatori scholarships.
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5/15/2019 12:00:00 AM
Solar Orbiter: más cerca que nunca del Sol
Descubrir los secretos que esconde el espacio implica comprender un viejo amigo de la humanidad: el Sol.
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5/13/2019 12:00:00 AM
The local newspaper Hora Nova highlights the Astronomy Day at the Observatori
The weekly newspaper Hora Nova, from the Alt Empordà region, has published, in its digital and paper versions, a feature about all activities and all the movement that was generated last weekend at the Observatori Astronòmic Albanyà.
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6/18/2019 12:00:00 AM
Cuásares fríos
Un nuevo fenómeno astronómico relacionado con la extinción de las galaxias.
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7/16/2019 12:00:00 AM
He aquí los ‘ploonets’
Una clase hipotética de objetos cósmicos cuya existencia podría explicar distintos fenómenos.
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10/8/2019
The Observatori starts collaborting with NASA and many Spanish media talk about it
The obsrvatory has been incorporated to the TFOP SG1 monitoring team in order to investigate exoplanets, using spaceship TESS data.
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11/11/2019
Hygiea
Actualmente, la Unión Astronómica Internacional (IAU) reconoce cinco planetas enanos en el Sistema Solar: Plutón, Eris, Makemake, Haumea y Ceres. Los enanos son aquellos que no son satélites y no han despejado el espacio alrededor de su órbita, pero giran alrededor del Sol y disponen de la masa suficiente para adoptar una forma esférica.
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1/15/2020 12:00:00 AM
The astronomical events of 2020
¡Tomad nota, que os explicamos las citas astronómicas que no os podéis perder!
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3/23/2020 12:00:00 AM
LHS 1815b, the exoplanet that swoops outside the Milky Way
Es la primera vez que se encuentra uno en esta zona del espacio.
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2/17/2020 12:00:00 AM
Arrokoth, in the edge of the solar system
Os descubrimos los secretos de este mundo tan lejano, ubicado en el cinturón de Kuiper.
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4/29/2020 12:00:00 AM
1998 OR2: the asteroid that approaches to the Earth
Se acercará a unos 6,3 millones de kilómetros; es decir, unas 16 veces la distancia entre nuestro planeta y la Luna.
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5/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
Astronomers find the closest black hole to the Earth
It has two close stars that can be seen with the naked eye from the southern hemisphere.
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6/15/2020 12:00:00 AM
El Periódico de Catalunya talks about our observatory as one of the places where to stargaze this summer
El Periódico de Catalunya, in a special feature report about sky observation and astronomical tourism, about Observatori Astronòmic Albanyà.
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7/23/2020 12:00:00 AM
A sun-like star with exoplanets around it
An opportunity to have a better understanding of our solar system
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9/21/2020 12:00:00 AM
Signs of life on Venus
A planet where, milions of years ago, there were rivers, seas and a blue sky.
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10/20/2020 12:00:00 AM
The "trash bin" of the galaxies
The Milky Way is surrounded by a halo that seems to contain lost matter from the Universe.
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12/11/2020
The Observatori Astronòmic Albanyà opens again on March 5
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2021!
The Observatori Astronòmic Albanyà opens again on March 5
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2021!
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6/9/2022
La inusual alineación de 5 planetas este junio
La inusual alineación de 5 planetas este junio
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7/14/2022 12:00:00 AM
Space telescope James Webb images
...and why everybody is now talking about them
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