For the first time ever, astronomers have observed a certain type of star (known as variable) associated with a giant planet outside our solar system (specifically the exoplanet WASP-33b). The discovery was made at Catalonia’s Montsec Astronomical Observatory

LORENA FARRÀS PÉREZ | JANUARY 19th, 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

With its ability to see the infrared spectrum, the Herschel Space Observatory is making surprising discoveries about the nature and evolution of stars as well as discovering a hole in the NGC 1999 nebula.

Staff | 12 may 2010