Astrophysics

The Astrophysics area of the Institute aims for the resolution of scientific problems and the creation of cutting edge technologies, along with the training of specialized human resources in the field of astrophysics and instrumentation. Another goal is to achieve a connection between basic knowledge and the needs of the public sector.

The following are some of the research, teaching and dissemination activities we carry out:

International and National Events 

• International Reading Fair (FILEC)

• National Seminars on Astronomy

• The Nuclear Region, Host Galaxy and Environment of Active Galaxies

• Infrared Canaricam Camera

• New Quests in Stellar Astrophysics III. A Panchromatic View of Solar-Like Stars, With and Without Planets

• International Cosmic Ray Conference 

• Science Workshop for Teachers

• Science Workshop for Youths

• The Guillermo Haro International Program

• Astronomy Olympiad for youths

Dissemination Activities:

• Conference Series: “The OANTon, 65 Years Exploring the Universe”

• Book: Gazing at the Universe

• Schmidt Camera and Solar Telescope talks

• Science Dissemination during Children’s Day in downtown Puebla and during Father’s Day at the Railroad Museum.

•  Research Summers at the AMC.

Long-Term Interdisciplinary Projects

• Mega database.

• The Great Canarias Telescope.

• The SASIR Project.

• The Balloon-Borne Large Aperture Sub-millimeter Telescope (BLAST).

• RT5 Solar Radio Telescope. 
  

• HAWC

• LMT