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Temperature at Roque de los Muchachos rose 1.1 ºC in 20 years, twice as much as predicted by climate models
October 31, 2024
Gamma-ray GroupThe meteorological data recorded over the past two decades by sensors of the Roque de los Muchachos astronomical observatory facilities point to a rise of 1.1 ºC in the average temperature. The analysis shows more than double the increase predicted by climate models for the same area, and even more than expected for the next 20 years.
Researchers analyzed 20 years of weather data from the MAGIC telescopes at the CTAO-North site, revealing a 1.1ºC temperature rise—over double the rate predicted by climate models. IFAE researcher Oscar Blanch collaborated in the study, which highlights concerning climate trends impacting observatories worldwide. The findings emphasize the importance of monitoring climate changes at remote scientific facilities.
Detailed analysis of local climate at the CTAO-North site on La Palma from 20 yr of MAGIC weather station data , M. Gaug , A. Longo, S. Bianchi, L. Font, S. Almirante et al., Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, Volume 534, Issue 3, November 2024, Pages 2344–2377
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ASAPP2025 Conference Organized by the Gamma-ray Group at IFAE
May 15, 2025
The Advances in Space Astroparticle Physics (ASAPP2025) conference , bringing together approximately 100 scientists to discuss cutting-edge technologies for particle detection in space, is taking place this week (May 12–16) in Sant Feliu de Guíxols (Girona).
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) includes Keerthana Lathika, Essna Ghose, Benjamin Hauptman, Giulio Lucchetta, and Javier Rico (Chair). The Scientific Organizing Committee (SOC) includes Javier Rico.
Keerthana Lathika, Luis Fariña and Essna Ghose will present the results of their recent work during the conference.