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 its instrumentation. Another goal is to achieve a connection between basic knowledge and the needs of the public sector. Our activities in research, teaching and dissemination continue.
The following is an activities summary.

Participation in International /National Events

• International Reading Fair (FILEC)
• The Science Baths
• XXI National Astronomy Seminar
• The Nuclear Region, Host Galaxy and Environment of Active Galaxies
• Third Workshop (Infrared Canaricam Camera)
• New Quests in Stellar Astrophysics II. Ultraviolet Properties of Evolved Stellar Populations.
• 30th International Cosmic Ray Conference
• Science Workshop for Teachers
• Science Workshop for Youths
• Guillermo Haro Program
• Astronomy Olympics

Dissemination Activities:

• International Year of Astronomy, 2009
• Conference Series: “The OANTon, 65 Years Exploring the Universe”
• Book: Gazing at the Universe
• Schmidt Camera and Solar Telescope
• Science Dissemination during Children’s Day in downtown Puebla and during Father’s Day at the Railroad Museum.
•  Research Summers at the AMC.

Important Long-Term Interdisciplinary Projects

• Megadata base.
• The Great Canarias Telescope.
• The SASIR Project.
• The Balloon-Borne Large Aperture Sub-millimeter Telescope (BLAST).
• RT5 Solar Radio Telescope.