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  • Supermassive black holes in active galaxies show accretion states similar to those seen in stellar-mass black holes in our galaxy. Credit: Teo Muñoz Darias/Juan A. Fernández Ontiveros
    Similar states of activity identified in supermassive and stellar mass black holes
  • Graphic representation of the precessing warp of the Milky Way disc. Credit: Gabriel Pérez Díaz, SMM (IAC).
    Does the Milky Way move like a spinning top?
  • European Solar Telescope (EST). Credit: Gabriel Pérez Díaz, SMM (IAC)
    The European Solar Telescope will be installed on La Palma
  • Cartel del curso "PETeR: Investigar el Universo con telescopios robóticos" organizado por el IAC y el Área STEAM de la Consejería de Educación, Universidades, Cultura y deportes del Gob. de Canarias
    PETeR's new online courses for teachers
  • Visit of the Portuguese ambassador
    The Ambassador of Portugal in Spain visits the IAC headquarters
  • Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) on February 27th 2020
    The natural brightness of the night sky
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    10 Becas de Verano-Formación en desarrollo tecnológico dirigido a recién titulados/as de grado (curso 2019-2020 o posterior) o estudiantes de máster universitario. PS-2021-012

    Resolución de la Dirección del Consorcio Público Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (I.A.C.) por la que se hace pública la convocatoria de diez becas de verano para la formación en desarrollo

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