Mariana Orellana

Mariana Orellana is the president of the Asociación Argentina de Astronomía, an organization that brings together astronomers and scientists across Argentina. Recently, she has been in the news for publicly demanding the cancellation of an astrology book presentation at the Planetario Galileo Galilei, arguing that such an event undermines the scientific integrity of the institution and promotes pseudoscience. Orellana's advocacy highlights her commitment to the promotion of rigorous scientific education and the importance of maintaining clear boundaries between science and unscientific beliefs.