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25.06.2026
Renewal of the Cooperation between the National Observatory of Athens (NOA) and the European Space Agency (ESA).
We are very pleased to announce the signing of the renewed Memorandum of Intent (MoI) between the National Observatory of Athens and the European Space Agency (ESA), marking the continuation of the close collaboration between the two organizations until December…
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Renewal of the Cooperation between the National Observatory of Athens (NOA) and the European Space Agency (ESA).
25.06.2026
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the National Observatory of Athens (NOA) and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh).
Athens, June 24, 2026 – Aiming to strengthen scientific research, education, and innovation in the country, a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation (MoU) was signed today, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., between the National Observatory of Athens (NOA)…
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Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the National Observatory of Athens (NOA) and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh).
23.06.2026
Installation of a new robotic 80-cm telescope at Kryoneri Observatory.
During April–May 2026, IAASARS completed the construction of a new retractable-roof building and the installation of a modern robotic telescope at the Kryoneri Observatory in Corinthia. The new telescope (ASA800) is equipped with an 80 cm primary mirror and operates…
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Installation of a new robotic 80-cm telescope at Kryoneri Observatory.
09.03.2026
Greek astronomers discover the dramatic change of a supergiant star in real time.
The discovery of the dramatic change of a red supergiant star was led  by a team at the National Observatory of Athens and was published in the international journal Nature Astronomy on February 23, 2026. For more information, please see the article…
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Greek astronomers discover the dramatic change of a supergiant star in real time.
28.01.2026
Discovery of thirteen new symbiotic stars in Gaia DR3 Open Access.
Akras et al. MNRAS, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stag105
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Discovery of thirteen new symbiotic stars in Gaia DR3 Open Access.
01.12.2025
Upgrade of the “Aristarchos” Telescope.
In November 2025, the first phase of the upgrade of the “Aristarchos” telescope was completed by the company ProjectSoft HK a.s. During the upgrade, new state-of-the-art control systems for the telescope and the dome were installed, along with a new…
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Upgrade of the “Aristarchos” Telescope.
18.11.2025
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released a new video about NELIOTA-III, the third phase of our Institute’s lunar monitoring program, which is funded by ESA.
NELIOTA-III makes use of the 1.2-m telescope of the Kryoneri Observatory to detect and record in real time the flashes produced by impacts of small meteoroids on the Moon. These observations provide important data on the flux, size distribution, and…
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has released a new video about NELIOTA-III, the third phase of our Institute’s lunar monitoring program, which is funded by ESA.
07.11.2025
The Gravity and Cosmology Group of IAASARS is pleased to welcome its new Postdoctoral Researcher, Mr. Nikolaos Karnesis, who was successfully evaluated under the “4th Call for Research Projects of EL.ID.E.K. for the Support of Postdoctoral Researchers.”
Dr. Karnesis will work on the study of galaxies through gravitational radiation, a completely new research field that enables us to investigate the formation and evolution of galaxies, as well as the existence of exotic objects, through gravitational waves. Dr.…
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The Gravity and Cosmology Group of IAASARS is pleased to welcome its new Postdoctoral Researcher, Mr. Nikolaos Karnesis, who was successfully evaluated under the “4th Call for Research Projects of EL.ID.E.K. for the Support of Postdoctoral Researchers.”
23.09.2025
ESA’s new project to keep an eye on Moon strikes.
Every day, Earth is bombarded by tiny asteroids and meteoroids, most too small to even be detected. But what if we could study these space rocks by watching their impacts on the Moon? A new ESA project funded under the…
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ESA’s new project to keep an eye on Moon strikes.
09.07.2024
The Citizen Science project Radio Galaxy Zoo: EMU, with data from EMU ASKAP opened its web gates to the general public on Monday, July 8, 2024 and it needs your help!
https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/hongming-tang/radio-galaxy-zoo-emu/ What is citizen science? Citizen Science is a form of scientific research involving citizens volunteers. It is a collaborative approach that allows researchers to conduct large-scale studies and collect data that would be very difficult to gather on their…
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The Citizen Science project Radio Galaxy Zoo: EMU, with data from EMU ASKAP opened its web gates to the general public on Monday, July 8, 2024 and it needs your help!
08.07.2024
Dr. George Balasis has recently joined the Science Advisory Group (SAG) of the NanoMagSat European Space Agency (ESA) Scout Mission.
Dr. George Balasis, Research Director of IAASARS/NOA and President of the Scientific Council of IAASARS, has recently joined the Science Advisory Group (SAG) of the NanoMagSat European Space Agency (ESA) Scout Mission. NanoMagSat will measure Earth’s magnetic field to help…
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Dr. George Balasis has recently joined the Science Advisory Group (SAG) of the NanoMagSat European Space Agency (ESA) Scout Mission.
04.07.2024
Interruption of operation of the ‘Aristarchos’ telescope in the period July – October 2024 due to technical works
We would like to inform the Astronomical community that during the period July - October 2024 the "Aristarchos" telescope will not operate, due to technical works related to its maintenance and upgrading. The ESA-funded modernization of Aristarchus will significantly increase…
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Interruption of operation of the ‘Aristarchos’ telescope in the period July – October 2024 due to technical works
24.05.2024
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24.04.2024
A warm invitation from the #IGARSS2024 General Chair Charalampos (Haris) Kontoes – Χάρης Κοντοές, Research Director of NOA and Scientific Director of BEYOND Centre of Earth Observation Research and Satellite Remote Sensing, IAASARS/NOA to participate in IGARSS 2024 in Athens, from 7 to 12 of July.
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A warm invitation from the #IGARSS2024 General Chair Charalampos (Haris) Kontoes – Χάρης Κοντοές, Research Director of NOA and Scientific Director of BEYOND Centre of Earth Observation Research and Satellite Remote Sensing, IAASARS/NOA to participate in IGARSS 2024 in Athens, from 7 to 12 of July.
10.04.2024
BEYOND’s standout participation in Firelogue Working Group Workshop, 9-11 April 2024 Nea Makri, Greece.
Charalampos (Haris) Kontoes, Research Director of NOA and Scientific Director of BEYOND Centre of Earth Observation Research and Satellite Remote Sensing, IAASARS/NOA with Mariza Kaskara, Project Manager of BEYOND Centre participated in Firelogue Working Group Workshop, in Nea Makri, Greece.…
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BEYOND’s standout participation in Firelogue Working Group Workshop, 9-11 April 2024 Nea Makri, Greece.