Embark on Your Astronomy Journey with ASTROMARES

ASTROMARES

Since its inception in 2012, ASTROMARES has been dedicated to promoting the wonders of astronomy and science.

• posted on September 25, 2025
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For those looking to delve into the field of astronomy, ASTROMARES is launching a new online course starting on October 15. The course comprises ten sessions, each lasting 1.5 hours, scheduled for Wednesdays from 19:30 to 21:00, and is offered free of charge. For participants who prefer an alternative time slot, a paid option is available for just 10 euros. This paid format provides access to a video recording or a YouTube link the day after each session, eliminating the need for downloads.

Additionally, there is a temporary membership option available until December 31, 2025, for 20 euros. Members will enjoy several benefits, including:

• In-person course follow-up
• Participation in all activities organized during the trimester
• Access to forums and mailing lists of the association
• Telescope outings for astrophotography or visual observation
• Astrophotography workshops
• Film club and reading club

Course Topics

The course will cover a range of intriguing topics, as outlined in the table below:

| Session No. | Date | Title | Subtitle | Speaker | Content | |--------------|------------------|--------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | 0 | October 8, 2025 | Solar Eclipses in Spain | Safe observation of the Iberian eclipse trio | David Galadí | Information on each eclipse, viewing locations, and safety tips. | 1 | October 15, 2025 | The Sun, Earth, and Moon | Understanding the mechanics of eclipses | Benjamín Ropero | Types of eclipses, when they occur, etc. | 2 | October 22, 2025 | Curiosities of the Solar System | Prepare to be amazed | Antonio González | A tour of the Solar System highlighting its most surprising features. | 3 | October 29, 2025 | Comets and Asteroids | At the edges of the Solar System | Manuel Fernández | Types of comets and asteroids, orbits, and beyond Neptune, including the Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud. | 4 | November 5, 2025 | Astronomy for Dummies | Where do we start? | Marga Macías | Tips for beginners, instruments, distances, sizes, and resources. | 5 | November 12, 2025| Astronomy on Your PC | Applications for PCs and mobiles | Javier Guerra | Tools that help us better understand the Universe. | 6 | November 19, 2025| Telescope to the Past | A scientific adventure | Rafael Morillo | Galileo and the window to the sky; the importance of the telescope and the scientific method. | 7 | November 26, 2025| Women in Astronomy | Bright women throughout the history of Astronomy | Elena Comasni | Women who have made significant contributions to astronomy. | 8 | December 3, 2025 | A Walk Through the Sky | Notable stars and constellations throughout the year | María Luisa Marín | Recognizing stars and constellations with the naked eye. | 9 | December 10, 2025 | The Sun | The engine of the Solar System | Gabriel Iglesias | Characteristics, solar observation, apparent motion, and space missions. | 10 | December 17, 2025 | A Brief History of Astronomy | Learn the basics of the history of astronomy in 60 minutes | Benjamín Ropero | From archaeoastronomy to the present day, highlighting key figures.