Network
IFAE joins REDONGRA, a network to propel Spain’s role in gravitational wave astronomy
July 7, 2025
The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) is one of the key partners in REDONGRA, the new Spanish Network of Gravitational Wave Physics. The initiative brings together 20 research institutions to coordinate Spain’s contribution to gravitational wave science.
Event
Outreach talk about the latest DESI results
June 11, 2025
Sindhu Satyavolu and Laura Casas delivered the seminar “Probing Cosmic Acceleration with DESI: Is Dark Energy Evolving?” at the Sala de Graus II (UAB), in a hybrid format. The speakers presented the latest results from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) and introduced key cosmological concepts to ensure accessibility for a non-specialist audience.
New Instrumentation
New Wide-Field Telescope Installed at Montsec Observatory with PIC Participation
May 27, 2025
A new wide-field telescope (TRAC) has been installed at Montsec Observatory to enhance asteroid tracking, deep-sky imaging, and space technology research. Coordinated by the IEEC and with the involvement of PIC, the project is set to begin scientific operations in 2026.