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News

  • Euclid’s view of the rich galaxy cluster Abell 3128
    Euclid Releases Its First Major Dataset for Mapping the Dark Universe
  • IAC staff gathered during the International Scientific Committee meeting
    The International Scientific Committee discusses the current situation and future challenges facing the Canary Islands Observatories
  • New Scales for Measuring the Chemical Composition of the Universe
    The IAC is participating in the development of new scales for measuring the chemical composition of galaxies
  • Winter School 2026
    The IAC’s 37th Winter School turns Tenerife into the world capital of massive stars for two weeks
  • Artist’s impression of a massive binary system
    Research led by the IAC reveals that massive stars inherit their composition from hidden companions
  • Portada del folleto de «SUPER NOVAE. Cómo las muertes estelares conforman nuestro universo»
    UNDARK presents “SUPERNOVAE”, an illustrated journey through the death of stars
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Events

  • 16 Nov 26
    27 Nov 26
    Upcoming
    Conference
    XXXVII Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics
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Employment

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    Un contrato-Responsable de Observatorios de Canarias (OCAN)-Fijo Laboral. PS-2026-035
    Se convoca proceso selectivo para el ingreso, como personal laboral fijo, de un puesto de trabajo con la categoría profesional de Responsable de Observatorios de Canarias (OCAN), fuera de convenio, en
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    Un Contrato de Alta Dirección de Secretario/a General de Servicios Generales. Código Proceso Selectivo PS-2026-091
    Se convoca proceso selectivo para cubrir un puesto de Secretario/a General de Servicios Generales mediante contrato de alta dirección, al amparo de Real Decreto 1382/1985, de 1 de agosto , por el que
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