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New Member

New member in the Theory group

November 6, 2024

Andreas Maier has joined the Theory group as a postdoctoral researcher

instrument testing

Fiber Tracker for HERD Detector Undergoes Testing at CERN

November 6, 2024

The Fiber Tracker for the HERD space cosmic-ray/gamma-ray detector is being tested this week with high-energy ions at the CERN SPS.

New Publication

Temperature at Roque de los Muchachos rose 1.1 ºC in 20 years, twice as much as predicted by climate models

October 31, 2024

The 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.

Instrument test

Rubin Observatory’s Test Camera Captures First Light

October 31, 2024

The Rubin Observatory, also known as LSST, has achieved first light with its commissioning camera, marking a major milestone for the project

New Member

New member in Theory group

October 31, 2024

Jordan Gué has joined the Theory group as a postdoctoral researcher.

New Member

New member in Pixels group

October 31, 2024

Issam Youbi has joined the Pixels group as a PhD student.

New Member

New member in Gammarays group

October 31, 2024

Mathilde A.A. Croisonnier has joined the Gammarays group as a PhD student.

New Member

New member in Cosmology group

October 31, 2024

Sindhu Sri Sravya Satyavolu has joined the Cosmology group as a Postdoctoral researcher.

New Member

New member in Cosmology group

October 31, 2024

Christos Georgiou has joined the Cosmology group as a Postdoc.