The Astronomical Observatory of the University of Valencia, awarded by Onda Cero

The gala of the XXIV Onda Cero Valencia Awards was held on 3 December and has brought together representatives from the social, cultural, scientific, business and sports sectors in an event that has stood out for the recognition of the talent and commitment of the Valencian society. Throughout its twenty-four editions, the radio channel has distinguished entities, professionals and projects that have contributed to the progress and well-being of the Valencian Community in various areas.

In addition to the Astronomical Observatory of the University of Valencia (OAUV), which has won the Science Prize, the volunteers of DANA (Solidarity Prize), Coca-Cola Valencia (Company Prize), AIMPLAS (Innovation Prize), París-Valencia Libreries (Art and Culture Prize), Arca del Mar of the Oceanogràfic Foundation (Society Prize), the Circuit Ricardo Tormo (Sport Prize) and, in the honorary category, the Valencian designer Isabel Sanchís, have also been recognized.

About UV Astronomical Observatory

The University of Valencia Astronomical Observatory (OAUV) is the oldest university observatory still in operation in the Spanish state. It was founded in 1909 by the renowned Valencian astronomer and professor of the University of Valencia Ignacio Tarazona Blanch and declared of Public Utility in 1920.

The OAUV has its current headquarters in the Science Park UV, on the Burjassot-Paterna Campus of the Universitat de València (UV), where research, teaching and cultural dissemination activities are carried out and coordinated in the field of astronomy and astrophysics.

In its dissemination work, it is worth mentioning the Sky's Clasroom, an educational project resulting from the agreement between the University of Valencia and the Council of Education and Culture of the Generalitat Valenciana.

The telescope facilities of the Observatory are located in the town of Aras of the Olmos (known as Observatory of Aras of the Olmos, OAO), where both professional astronomical observation projects and student training tasks are carried out, as well as a variety of information activities.

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