Montsec Observatory opens its doors to the public

Montsec Observatory opens its doors to the public

by | May 20, 2018 | Events, Outreach

Montsec Observatory opens its doors to the public The Montsec Astronomical Observatory (OAdM) of the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC) organizes guided visits to its facilities in the Montsec, located in the town of Sant Esteve de la Sarga in Lleida, for...
Astrobiology from Earth to Mars and Beyond!

Astrobiology from Earth to Mars and Beyond!

by | May 10, 2018 | Conference, Events

Astrobiology from Earth to Mars and Beyond! Astrobiology begins right here on Earth studying the extreme environments that our planet offers. Then, such understanding must be translated to predicting where we may find life elsewhere in our Solar System and even beyond...
ICCUB SEMINAR – Gaia as gravitational wave detector

ICCUB SEMINAR – Gaia as gravitational wave detector

by | May 9, 2018 | Events, Talk

ICCUB SEMINAR – Gaia as gravitational wave detector ESA's second space astrometry mission Gaia started its scientific operations in July 2014. During its routine science operation Gaia is delivering an immense dataset of high-accuracy positional observations...
ICCUB COLLOQUIA – Quantum Tests of Gravity

ICCUB COLLOQUIA – Quantum Tests of Gravity

by | Apr 26, 2018 | Conference, Events

ICCUB COLLOQUIA – Quantum Tests of Gravity It is well known that quantum systems can serve as extremely sensitive probes of gravity. A series of pioneering experiments, including with neutrons, atom interferometers and atomic clocks, have established a firm basis of...