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La investigadora del Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) Julia de León, ha sido galardonada con el prestigioso Premio Mujeres a Seguir (MAS) 2024 en la categoría de Ciencia. La distinción reconoce su excepcional trayectoria, su impacto en la investigación Astrofísica y su papel como referente femenino en un sector estratégico. La ceremonia de la XII edición de los Premios Mujeres a Seguir se celebró este 30 de octubre en Madrid, reuniendo a personalidades de la política, la ciencia, la cultura y el deporte para rendir homenaje a mujeres que, con su talento y compromiso, estánAdvertised on -
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The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) invites the public to visit the Teide Observatory (Izaña, Tenerife) during the weekend of 21 and 22 June, coinciding with the week of the summer solstice. The activity is part of its Open Days, a free science outreach initiative organised by the Observatory itself together with the IAC's Scientific Communication and Culture Unit (UC3). Over two days, those attending will be able to tour some of the most important scientific facilities at the centre, learn how they work from the technical and research staff, and make live solar observations. EachAdvertised on