The IAC has a new director

Francisco Sánchez, the founder of the Canarian Astrophysics Institute has resigned at the age of 77. Rafael Rebolo is the new director.

Rafael Rebolo is an internationally known astrophysicist who has published over 150 scientific papers, mostly to do with exoplanets and cosmic microwave background.

Francisco Sanchez is a hard act to follow.

Francisco Sánchez, fundador del Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias ha jubilado a la edad de 77. Rafael Rebolo es el nuevo director.

Rafael Rebolo es un astrofísico de renombre internacional que ha publicado más de 150 artículos científicos, principalmente con exoplanetas y el fondo cósmico de microondas.

Francisco Sánchez, der Gründer der kanarischen Institut für Astrophysik ist im Alter von 77 zurückgetreten. Rafael Rebolo ist der neue Direktor.

Rafael Rebolo ist ein international bekannter Astrophysiker, der über 150 wissenschaftliche Arbeiten veröffentlicht, hat sich vor allem mit Exoplaneten und kosmische Mikrowellen-Hintergrundstrahlung zu tun.

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Sheila came to La Palma with a six month contract and has stayed 24 years so far. She used to work as a software engineer at the observatory, but now she's a writer and Starlight guide.

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