If you have ever heard of Fátima of Madrid, known as the Andalusian astronomer, daughter of the astronomer Maslama al-Mayrit (the Madrilenian), and her Treatise on the Astrolabe, I have to give you bad news: there is no document in which name it. The first time you see...

March Sky We are going to open a new section on our blog: the sky of the month. Yes, I know we are a little late this month, but only a little. And we start with what is closest to us. MOON On March 10 we will have a new moon. And it is also…

Hypatia was an extraordinary woman, the first documented mathematician, as well as an astronomer and philosopher, at a time when women were not encouraged to pursue these fields. He dedicated himself to cultivating science and philosophy, without being known to marry or have children. It was a…

A woman who lived 4,300 years ago, who achieved the highest status for a woman, the first documented author and astronomer in history. Enheduanna, Mesopotamia (2285-2250 BC) Having reliable information about a woman who lived 4,300 years ago seems a difficult task. But this woman must have been a character...

Introduction The Starlight Foundation is an organization dedicated to the protection and dissemination of the night sky as a cultural, scientific and environmental heritage. Its main objective is to promote the importance of preserving the natural darkness of the sky and raise awareness about the negative effects of light pollution. One of the initiatives…

“We are all stardust,” said Carl Sagan, the renowned astrophysicist and science communicator. In these simple words, Sagan reminded us of our connection to the universe, our shared history with the stars, and at the same time prompted us to reflect on the amazing journey that is human existence. TO…