The Rise of Astrophysics in Modern Spain

Chapter 1. Perhaps it all began with an eclipse (1959–1961).- Chapter 2. Izaña (1961–1963).- Chapter 3. Tenerife and Mount Teide on the Moon (1724–1914).- Chapter 4. We are stardust (1962–1968).- Chapter 5. The zodiacal light (1962–1982).- Chapter 6. Astronomical site testing (1961–1974).- Chapter 7. Astrophysics versus astronomy (1961–1972).- Chapter 8. Astrophysics enters the Spanish university curriculum (1970–1985).- Chapter 9. The reluctant chancellor (1976–1980).- Chapter 10. A multinational astrophysics treaty (1960–2014).- Chapter 11. Telescopes versus military radars (1977–1978).- Chapter 12. Science meets politics: the Law of Astrophysics and its avatars (1975–2011).- Chapter 13. Royalty and heads of state above the clouds (1985).- Chapter 14. The Sky Law (1978–2017).- Chapter 15. The IAC: a dream come true (1971–present).- Chapter 16. Towards excellence in research (1971–present).- Chapter 17. Astronomical instrumentation, technology transfer, and its impact on industry (1974–present).- Chapter 18. The rise of space astrophysics in Spain (1942–present).- Chapter 19. Training future generations: the Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics (1989–present).- Chapter 20. Bringing Astronomy to the public (1986–present).- Chapter 21. The biggest, most advanced telescope in the world (1989–present).- Chapter 22. The European Extremely Large Telescope: dealings with ESO (1961–present).- Chapter 23. The Starlight Foundation: a step beyond astrotourism (2008–present).- Chapter 24. Astrophysics in Spain: the wider picture (1974–present).