What the roundtable will cover
«Más allá de la totalidad» examines solar eclipses from three complementary perspectives. Joanma Bullón i Lahuerta, president of AstroARAs, will explain the scientific phenomena that occur during a total eclipse, such as the solar corona and Baily’s beads. Beatriz Ramírez Velado, head of the Aula del Cel at the Observatori Astronòmic of the Universitat de València, will discuss how to observe these events safely and their role in astronomy outreach. Jesús M. García Flores, astrophotographer and lecturer at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, will share techniques for capturing eclipse images, from essential equipment to post-processing.
Speakers
The session will be moderated by Ana María Ortells, director general of the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències. The panellists are:
- Joanma Bullón i Lahuerta: astronomer and president of AstroARAs, an association dedicated to astronomical research and outreach in Aragón.
- Beatriz Ramírez Velado: professor and head of the Aula del Cel, the outreach space of the Observatori Astronòmic of the Universitat de València.
- Jesús M. García Flores: astrophotographer, Starlight monitor, and photography lecturer at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria in Madrid.
Timing and access
The event starts at 19:30 in the Auditorium of the Museu de les Ciències. Entry is free and no prior booking is required, though seating is limited. The Museu states the session is open to all ages and audiences.
