An Event on Astronomy and Space Exploration at the Museu de les Ciències
The Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències presents a day dedicated to scientific outreach, led by journalist and science communicator José Manuel Nieves. The event explores humanity’s return to our natural satellite through the Artemis mission, which aims to establish a permanent lunar base and serve as a springboard for Mars exploration.
This experience combines the historical rigor of space exploration with nighttime astronomical observation, offering a comprehensive educational proposal for all visitors.
Information:
- Date: February 19, 2026
- Access: Free entry until full capacity is reached
- Entrance: West gate on Calle Menor of the Museu de les Ciències (next to the Hemisfèric)
- Live broadcast: The session can be followed through the audiovisual channels of the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències and its YouTube channel
Program:
| 6:30 pm |
Access to the hall |
| 7:00 pm |
Conference at the Santiago Grisolía Auditorium |
| 8:00 pm |
Q&A session |
| 8:30 pm |
Astronomical observation (Astronomy Garden) |
*Activity subject to weather conditions.
About the Speaker: José Manuel Nieves
José Manuel Nieves is a leading figure in the dissemination of Science and New Technologies. With over 20 years of experience at the newspaper ABC, he covers the latest advances in physics, geology, and astronomy. His outreach work extends to radio and television, participating in programs such as Átomos y Bits (Agencia Efe) and Cuarto Milenio. He is the author of Hablemos de Ciencia and runs a specialized YouTube channel with over 140,000 subscribers.
