Astronomía, ¿para qué?
ISSN: 0212-3096, 1887-1984
Año de publicación: 2009
Número: 72
Páginas: 7-16
Tipo: Artículo
Otras publicaciones en: Números: Revista de didáctica de las matemáticas
Resumen
Along 2009, International Year of Astronomy named by UNESCO, many astronomical activities had taken place in almost all countries all over the planet organised by the IAU (International Astronomical Union). In particular, in our country such activities have been promoted by a committee set up especially for that occasion. In this paper, the author reflects on the main contributions of Astronomy and astronomers to the progress of our society, the role that Astronomy is playing and in what can be contributing in the near future. Is a personal view of the author that also describes the situation of the Astronomy in Spain