Open AccessOBSERVATORIO ANDALUZ DE ASTRONOMÍA
Author(s) -
F. Espartero,
G. Martínez,
Moisés Frías
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
revista mexicana de astronomía y astrofísica. serie de conferencias
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.131
H-Index - 28
ISSN - 1405-2059
DOI - 10.22201/ia.14052059p.2019.51.12
Subject(s) - observatory , outreach , amateur , exhibition , astronomy , political science , geography , physics , archaeology , law
The Andalusian Astronomy Observatory (OAA) has been designed and built in order to fill a gap betweenthe professional observatory, for exclusive use for research, and the small amateur observatory. The OAA is intended to be a mid-level observatory that allows to work in Astrophysics Research and, at the same time, perform an important role in the outreach and dissemination of astronomy. In addition to meeting the demands of the general public through exhibitions, public observations and outreach activities, this observatory is a pioneer in complying with the legal regulations that allow public access to meet the growing demand for astronomical tourism, which is also a source of additional funding for research projects.