Back

News from the Astronomy Department

We are focused on presenting the latest Astronomy related events, news, and more.

A PhD student in Astronomy at the University of Chile is internationally recognized for her proposal to defend the Earth against asteroids
Created 24 Jul

Chilean astronomer Laura Pérez wins one of the most important scientific awards in the world
Created 14 Sep

Astronomer Mónica Rubio enters the Chilean Academy of Sciences
Created 31 Aug

Scientist from the University of Chile compute “the number of life”
Created 21 Feb

Expert on asteroids visits Cerro Calán
Created 13 Dec

Our Astronomy Department was created in 1965 by the Faculty of Physical Sciences and Mathematics of the University of Chile.

Our facilities are located in Cerro Calán (Las Condes) together with the National Astronomical Observatory, founded in 1852.

Contact information

Visitas: visitas@das.uchile.cl
Cursos: astronomia_online@das.uchile.cl
Communications:coomunicaciones@das.uchile.cl

Address

Camino El Observatorio 1515, Las Condes