Astronomy on Tap arrives in Spain: first edition in the Canary Islands

Poster for the first edition of ‘Astronomy on Tap – Canary Islands’
Poster for the first edition of ‘Astronomy on Tap – Canary Islands’
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The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) announces the arrival of the Astronomy on Tapinternational talk series in Spain, with its very first edition to be held in Tenerife. This outreach initiative, which was created in the United States and has since expanded worldwide, will now take place in the Canary Islands under the name "Astronomy on Tap – Canary Islands” and the local nickname “AstroTragos,” and is carried out within the framework of the EDUCADO and ExGal-Twin projects at IAC.

The debut event will be held at the Búho Club (Calle Catedral, 3, La Laguna, Tenerife) on Thursday, October 2, with doors opening at 18:00 and activities starting at 19:00. Admission is free until capacity is reached.

Astronomy on Tap is a monthly event designed to bring cutting-edge astronomy and astrophysics research closer to the public in a relaxed and entertaining setting. Each session features engaging talks by researchers, trivia games, prizes, music, and plenty of opportunities for interaction. The Canary Islands edition will mainly highlight research carried out at the IAC, with presentations given by local scientists, as well as special presentations from visiting researchers. For each event, we aim to have one talk from an early-career researcher and one from a senior researcher or staff member. The first talk will be presented in Spanish and the second in English, ensuring accessibility for both local and international communities.

Astronomy on Tap – Canary Islands will showcase the rich astronomical research environment of the Canary Islands, and aims to create a vibrant space where science and society meet in an informal atmosphere.

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