Third phase training sessions begin at the Venezuelan Astronomy Olympiad 2026

The Center for Research Foundation for Astronomy and Applied Technologies (CIDATA) began this Monday the training and review sessions corresponding to the third phase of the Venezuelan Astronomy Olympiad (OVA) 2026.

The purpose of this academic day is to strengthen the scientific competencies of classified students and prepare them for the challenges of modern astronomy; in this way, the Venezuelan technological hotbed is consolidated. At this stage, 316 young talents from all over the country receive specialized training in critical areas such as celestial mechanics and gravitation, on a journey that covers the evolution of scientific thinking from Newton's laws to Einstein's postulates.

The sessions are led by a high-level teaching staff, composed of experts Ángel Díaz, Libardo Zerpa, Franco Della Prugna, Carlos Jaimes and Grendel Lacruz. In addition, the activity included the participation of Dr. Walter Espinoza, in his first official act as the new president of CIDATA, who highlighted the high commitment of the participants and the academic quality of the content provided.

In order to democratize access to astronomical knowledge, classes are available to the general public through the YouTube channel @SocializaCIDATA. The event, promoted by the Bolivarian Government through the Ministry of Popular Power for Science and Technology and the Ministry of Popular Power for Education, takes place under the telematic modality.