A la sombra del Sol: el espectáculo y la ciencia de los eclipses
DIPC and the Chair of Scientific Culture at EHU
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Silvia Bonoli
Ikerbasque, DIPC - When
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2026/06/17
19:00 - Place
- Bidebarrieta Library, Bilbao
- Organizers
- Chair of Scientific Culture EHU, Bidebarrieta Kulturgunea, DIPC
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On the afternoon of August 12, we will have the opportunity to observe one of nature’s most amazing phenomena: a total solar eclipse. The light, temperature, and sounds of the surroundings will change during the totality phase, when the Moon completely blocks out the Sun, creating a unique sensory experience.
Beyond the sensory spectacle, the study of solar eclipses has been pivotal in the history of science. In fact, analyzing them has led to major scientific discoveries, particularly in the field of astrophysics. A prime example is the experiment conducted by British astronomer Arthur Eddington in 1919, which served to confirm Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity.
To explore the science of total solar eclipses, astrophysicist Silvia Bonoli (Ikerbasque, DIPC) will explain some of the most surprising findings made possible by the study of eclipses, in a journey spanning from our own planet to the most distant worlds in our galaxy.
The event is part of the Bidebarrieta Zientifikoa / Bidebarrieta Científica lecture series, organized by the Chair of Scientific Culture at the EHU and the Bidebarrieta Library, an entity under the Culture Department of the City of Bilbao.
The event can be attended in person or streamed via the Bidebarrieta Kulturgunea YouTube channel. Admission is free while seats last.
About the speaker
Silvia Bonoli is an Italian astrophysicist who has been working as an Ikerbasque researcher at DIPC since 2018. Her scientific work focuses primarily on the study of supermassive black holes, from their formation to their influence on the galaxies that host them. After completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Bologna and a Master’s degree in astrophysics at the University of Toronto, she obtained her PhD at the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics in Munich. She subsequently undertook postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Zurich and Stanford University. In 2013, she moved to Spain to join the Centre for Cosmic Physics Studies of Aragon as a researcher. In addition to her research work, she remains firmly committed to bringing science closer to society, participating in and promoting science outreach activities.