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Discover dark constellations, massive radio telescopes, and more in our newsletter on astronomy and space science from Latin America.

An illustration of a woman looking through a telescope at constellations in the night sky. A llama stands on a hill behind her, with an observatory on the right.
Illustration by Carmen Deñó for Science Friday

Did you know that some of the best locations for studying the cosmos are in Latin America? From centuries-old solar observatories in Mexico to cutting-edge radio telescopes in the Andes, the region is home to some of the most exciting astronomical discoveries and space research.

Science Friday is proud to announce a collaboration with El País: América Futura on a 7-week newsletter about astronomy and space science from Latin America. Each week, we’ll send you a story on issues like the future of astronomy in Puerto Rico after the collapse of the Arecibo telescope, and new research led by Latin American women.

Each story will be available in English and Spanish.
The newsletter began on May 22, and these installments have been sent so far:

The Deep Roots Of Astronomy In Latin America
Return Of The GEDI: Scanning The Amazon With Lasers
The State Of Space Research In Latin America
What Will Emerge From The Wreckage Of The Arecibo Telescope?
Latina Space Scientists Want To Stop Being The Exception
The Feat Of Building The World’s Largest Telescope

 

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