José Maza will present his new book “The Solar System” at a free event – 2024-08-13 11:28:50

The work of a woman, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, was key to understanding the chemical composition of stars and the Sun. To date, 4,470 comets have been discovered. These are just some of the data that the astronomer Jose Maza mentions in his new book, The solar system.

The publication invites you to take a trip through this structure that houses and groups planets, satellites and asteroids that revolve around the Sun. Throughout 168 pages, the renowned scientific popularizer provides details of what it is the origin and composition of the celestial bodies that make up the solar system, allowing readers to fully understand the place that the Earth occupies in space.

“The solar system is very diverse, there are small and large planets, hot and cold, near and far. Therefore, putting the Earth in the context of the solar system certainly allows us to better value our planet“, comments the National Prize for Exact Sciences.

The publication includes images and diagrams that illustrate the author’s explanations, facilitating the understanding and learning of technical concepts.

“Science advances day by day. Therefore, people who studied some science at school quickly become outdated. Those who were never lucky enough to be informed at school have been building scientific myths that are often far from reality. Therefore, Continuously reporting on science and its value in everyday life is essential“, says the astronomer.

The volume not only provides information about the cosmos, but also addresses current issues such as global warming and the environmental situation of our planet. By integrating these themes, Maza emphasizes the importance of understanding our position in the universe and the urgency of taking care of our habitat.

“Earth’s climate change is something that concerns us all which is why it could not be left out of this book,” he comments.

In an era of ever-advancing space exploration, this new book provides a solid foundation of up-to-date knowledge about the universe and technology.

“The next leap in development will come with the conquest of the planet Mars. Establishing a scientific base on the Moon y colonize Mars These are things that will happen in the next two decades and will undoubtedly bring with them great technological changes for humanity. Having self-sufficient colonies on Mars will bring a constant stream of innovations that will make life on Earth increasingly easier.”

The solar system will be presented next Wednesday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. at CEINA (Arturo Prat 33, Santiago). Admission is released and places are limited. To attend the event, registration is required at is link.