Rafael Bachiller is an astronomer and Director of the Spanish National Astronomical Observatory and the Royal Observatory of Madrid, both part of the National Geographic Institute of Spain (IGN). His research focuses on star formation, planetary nebulae and the interstellar medium. He has also gained...
On 26th June, the Real Observatorio Astronómico de Madrid was officially recognised as an EPS Historic Site of Physics, joining the European Physical Society’s programme honouring locations that have made outstanding contributions to the development of physics in Europe. The recognition celebrates more than two...
Europe is entering a period of noteworthy astronomical events: three major solar eclipses in three consecutive years (2026, 2027, and 2028.) Each event offers unique viewing opportunities across the continent, from totality over Spain to an annular “ring of fire” visible from Portugal and beyond....
In 2024, the European Physical Society released a calendar of inspiring physicists. Gina Gunaratnam, EPS communication coordinator and initator of this project, interviewed Gražina Tautvaišienė, president of the Lithuanian Physical Society. Professor Tautvaišienė works as an astrophysicist at the Vilnius University (VU) and is also...
Bologna, Italy, 7 January 2025 – On January 7, 2025, the European Commission established the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO) as a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC), furthering its mission to become the world’s largest and most powerful observatory for gamma-ray astronomy. The creation of...