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First online meeting of the ASTRI Collaboration
On December 4, the first online meeting of the ASTRI Collaboration gathered over 100 participants for updates on project progress, telescope development and the first scientific observations planned for 2026.

Big Wednesday… with ASTRI
October 29th was a special day for ASTRI: in Tenerife, the Cherenkov camera was mounted on ASTRI-3 and the first light was captured; in Genoa, there was a conference about ASTRI during the Festival della Scienza.

When science meets technology
ASTRI Mini-Array in Tenerife combines Cherenkov telescopes with advanced ICT developed by INAF and E4: a sustainable, virtualized infrastructure and a model for future gamma-ray observatories.
Credits: E. CasconeA heartfelt remembrance of Piero Salinari
Giovanni Pareschi remembers Piero Salinari, a pioneer of Infrared Astronomy and adaptive optics. A key contributor to ASTRI, SST, and CTAO, he leaves behind a significant scientific and human legacy.

An interview with the ASTRI Principal Investigator, published by Media INAF
The Principal Investigator of the ASTRI project discusses goals, achievements, and future perspectives in an interview published by Media INAF.
Credits: INAF/Giuseppe LetoASTRI Mini-Array: 7 telescopes on the Teide plateau
The ASTRI Mini-Array will consist of 9 telescopes. The first became operational in 2024, and 7 have already been installed on the Teide plateau in the Canary Islands. The site continues to affirm its status as one of the leading international observatories.
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