Digital Animation Students Create Films About Astronomy

In recent years, several students from the Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Animation have completed internships at the Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences (IA), developing short animated films to communicate topics in astronomy. The Institute is the largest research unit in Space Sciences in Portugal and encompasses the majority of national scientific production in the field.

Phases of the Moon

As the Moon orbits the Earth, its apparent shape slowly changes, going through four distinct phases—these are the phases of the Moon. Moreover, depending on whether we are north or south of the Earth’s equator, we will see the Moon differently.

Not All Stars Are the Same

There are many stars in the sky, and they’re not all the same—not even like the Sun. They vary in size, color, and temperature. Discover the different types of stars that exist in this video.