By Fundación Imagen de Chile, translated from Spanish The First Chilean-American Education in Astronomy Summit concluded after a week of intense work. The main objective of the event, which was supported by Imagen de Chile Foundation, was to disseminate the scientific knowledge which has been obtained in our country and to outline an action plan...
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Astronomy looking for a space in the classroom as a tool for the dissemination of science
Mar 29, 2015
By CRISTIÁN GONZÁLEZ S. in The Mercury (Education, A10) Although part of the school curriculum, there is now interest in get more out of the natural advantages of Chile on the issue by creating a support network among schools, universities and astronomical centers. More than 5000 meters high, into the region of Antofagasta, ALMA, the largest...
Situation In Northern Chile / Situacion En El Norte De Chile
Mar 27, 2015
AUI would like to express its deep concern and sympathy for the families affected by the storms and landslides in northern Chile over the past days. Our thoughts go to the people who have lost loved ones or suffered material losses. The ALMA Observatory received substantial snowfall, but all its staff is well and its infrastructure and equipment...
Black physicists and astronomers: The interviews
Mar 27, 2015
Two students, two research astronomers, and a retired nuclear physicist talk about their professional achievements and aspirations and their love for science.