Rafael Bachiller

Rafael Bachiller

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Rafael Bachiller is a prominent Spanish astronomer and the director of the National Astronomical Observatory. He is known for his expertise in celestial phenomena, particularly eclipses, and has contributed significantly to public understanding of astronomy. Recently, he emphasized the transient nature of solar eclipses, explaining that due to the gradual distancing of the Moon from the Earth, future generations will eventually lose the opportunity to witness total solar eclipses.

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Rafael Bachiller, director of the National Astronomical Observatory, emphasized the importance of experiencing the eclipse together.

a qué hora es, dónde ver y todo sobre el fenómeno astronómico este 12 de agosto de 2026, minuto a minuto
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-08-12
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Rafael Bachiller is the director of the Spanish National Astronomical Observatory and explains the rarity of the upcoming eclipses in Spain.

‘Una auténtica rareza astronómica’: la inusual trilogía de eclipses que se verá desde España
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-08-12
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Rafael Bachiller is the president of the Spanish Scientific Commission of the Eclipse Trio and director of the National Astronomical Observatory.

Las curiosidades que debes conocer del eclipse solar total de este 12 de agosto
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-08-10
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