Itziar de Gregorio

Itziar de Gregorio is a Spanish astronomer, currently working at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in Chile. At 48 years old, she is recognized for her contributions to the field of astronomy, particularly in studying celestial phenomena from the Paranal Observatory, which is renowned for its exceptionally clear night skies. De Gregorio has expressed concerns over the potential impact of a major energy project near the observatory, highlighting how increased light pollution could severely hinder astronomical research and observations.