The Johannes Kepler spacecraft of the European Space Agency blasted off on February 16, a day later than planned, and is on its way to the International Space Station (ISS), where it will arrive on February 24 and stay about four months. Its mission is to adjust the position of the ISS and resupply its astronauts with essential goods and fuel

STAFF | FEBRUARY 17TH, 2011

Two space probes sent launched by NASA in 2006, named Stereo, have captured for the first time ever a complete image of the sun's surface, photographing the star simultaneously from both sides. This will improve predictions of sun flares, which can affect satellites, aircraft and electrical currents

STAFF | FEBRUARY 8TH, 2011

A partial solar eclipse, which will be visible from the entire Iberian Peninsula, welcomes the new year. The astronomical phenomenon, which will not been seen again from here until 2015, arouses curiosity among all types of public, and numerous associations and organizations have organized special events for its observation

STAFF | JANUARY 3RD, 2010

Every summer in mid-August the astronomical phenomenon of the Perseid meteor shower, better known as the “Tears of St. Lawrence,” returns to fill the Earth’s night sky. This year the peak nights are August 12 and 13, which, weather permitting, will be ideal for observation because of the absence of the moon.

STAFF | AUGUST 11 th, 2010