The IAC and the European Solar Telescope Fundación Canaria sign the framework agreement to promote the construction of the European Solar Telescope

The representing of EST-FC, Manuel Collados and the director of the IAC, Valentín Martínez Pillet / Inés Bonet (IAC)
The representing of EST-FC, Manuel Collados and the director of the IAC, Valentín Martínez Pillet / Inés Bonet (IAC)
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The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) and the European Solar Telescope Fundación Canaria (EST-FC) have signed thos Friday October 4th the agreement to promote the construction of the European Solar Telescope (EST). This ambitious project aims to consolidate and expand the Canary Islands' position as a world leader in solar physics research.

The agreement was ratified by the director of the IAC, Valentín Martínez Pillet, and the representive of EST-FC, Manuel Collados. The signing act was attended by other members involved in the project: Héctor Socas-Navarro, Alejandra Martín; and Mary Barreto.

Alejandra Martín, Manuel Collados; Valentín Martínez Pillet, Mary Barreto and Héctor Socas-Navarro. / Inés Bonet (IAC)

EST, designed to be one of the most powerful tools for observing the Sun, will allow scientists to study in detail the physical processes occurring in our star and their impact on Earth. This state-of-the-art scientific infrastructure will be located at the IAC's Roque de los Muchachos Observatory (ORM) on La Palma, and will become an international benchmark for solar research.

Through this framework agreement, the IAC and the EST-FC commit to collaborate in several areas, such as research, technological development, staff training and the promotion of science. Both institutions will pool their resources and expertise to ensure the success of the EST project.

With the signing of this agreement, the IAC and the EST-FC confirm their commitment to research excellence and technological development. The European Solar Telescope represents a unique opportunity to position Europe as a world reference in the field of solar physics and to boost innovation and economic development in the Islands.

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