Concepcion, 8 October 2025

Astronomy UdeC participated in the 2025 Festival of Science in San Pedro de la Paz

On Sunday, October 5, the Department of Astronomy at the University of Concepción took part in the 2025 Festival of Science (FECI), held at Laguna Grande Park in San Pedro de la Paz.

This national event, organized by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation, took place simultaneously in various cities across the country, offering free activities for all audiences. In the Biobío Region, the festival was supported by the Municipality of San Pedro de la Paz and Explora Biobío, bringing together more than 5,000 attendees for a day dedicated to celebrating knowledge and scientific curiosity.

The Astronomy UdeC booth featured a telescope area for solar observation and demonstrations on how these instruments are used, along with interactive activities that brought visitors closer to the stars and their properties.

The participation was coordinated by students from the Astronomical Outreach Team (EDA), who shared their enthusiasm and knowledge with children, youth, and adults interested in discovering the cosmos. The activity also received support from the MINGAL and CATA centers, which contributed to the department’s presence at this important scientific outreach event.

Under the theme “With science against misinformation: discover, ask, and verify,” the 2025 Festival of Science brought together more than 20 institutions from the Biobío Region, offering talks, live music, and experiments that invited reflection on the value of evidence and critical thinking.

Department of Astronomy Communications