The Science Communication and Culture Unit, part of the Director's support team, is responsible for communicating to the public and media the scientific and technological activities of the IAC. It handles the promotion of the Observatorios de Canarias both nationally and internationally, communication to the media of the scientific and technical results via the web and social networks. It provides coverage of special events, printed and audiovisual matter, internal communications, the IAC brand, scientific and technical outreach at all levels, the training of specialized communicators and journalists, the training of secondary level teachers, outreach specifically aimed at Canarian society, collaborations with the the Science and Cosmos Museum, and cross-disciplinary projects combining astronomy with other areas of science.
Publishing
Eurosymposium Galileo 2001
"The figure of Galileo as the initiator of modern science has been one of the most debated throughout history, and not only for its role in the creation of...
The aim of this project is the development of graphical sequences for 360 degree/hemispheric FULLDOME digital projectors recorded at the Canary Islands...
Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC). A telescope for the future
The Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC) will be, due to its features, the largest and most advanced telescope when it comes into service in 2003. Promoted by the...
Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC). Agreements are signed with the University of Florida
UFRF joins the GTC project contributing 5% of the total budget. In return, it will obtain 5% percent of the observation time once the telescope is running.
Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC). H.R.H. the Prince of Asturias put the "first stone" of the GTC building
In an official act organized by the public company "GRANTECAN, S.A.", last June 2, H.R.H. the Prince of Asturias placed the "first stone" of the building of the...