# Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía

> CSIC Research Centre in Spain

**Wikidata**: [Q6041634](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6041634)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instituto_de_Astrofísica_de_Andalucía)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/instituto-de-astrofisica-de-andalucia

## Summary
Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía is a Spanish research centre dedicated to astrophysics, operating under the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). Founded in 1975, it is located in Granada and serves as a key institution for space science research in Spain and internationally.

## Key Facts
- Founded in July 1975.
- Located in Granada, Spain, with headquarters coordinates latitude 37.161694444444, longitude -3.5884444444444.
- Part of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).
- Official website: http://www.iaa.es (Spanish language).
- International identifiers: ISNI 0000000417937043, GND 5173345-6, ROR 04ka0vh05, GRID grid.450285.e, VIAF 132190334.
- Also known as Instituto de Astrofisica de Andalucia, Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia, and translations in Japanese and Chinese.
- DIR3 administrative ID: EA0020999.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía?
A: Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía is a research centre in Spain focused on astrophysics, affiliated with the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).

### Q: When was Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía established?
A: It was founded in July 1975.

### Q: Where is Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía physically located?
A: It is headquartered in Granada, Spain.

### Q: What is its relationship to CSIC?
A: It is an integral research centre of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Spain's largest public research organization.

### Q: What are some alternate names for the institute?
A: Alternate names include Instituto de Astrofisica de Andalucia, Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia, and international translations such as アンダルシア天体物理研究所 (Japanese) and 安达卢西亚天体物理研究所 (Chinese).

## Why It Matters
Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía plays a pivotal role in advancing astrophysical research within Spain's scientific ecosystem. As part of CSIC, one of Europe's leading research institutions, it contributes to global space science through studies of celestial phenomena, planetary systems, and cosmic evolution. The institute's international collaborations and presence in multiple Wikipedia language editions underscore its significance in the global scientific community, driving innovation in observational astronomy and space technology.

## Notable For
- Its establishment in 1975 as a foundational CSIC research centre in Andalusia.
- Hosting the headquarters for astrophysics research in Granada, Spain.
- Recognition through multiple international identifiers (ISNI, GND, ROR, GRID, VIAF) reflecting its academic standing.
- Serving as a CSIC entity with administrative ties to Spain's DIR3 system (EA0020999).
- Enabling multilingual scholarly presence via its Spanish-language website and international encyclopedia entries.

## Body
### Overview
- Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía is a CSIC-affiliated research institute specializing in astrophysics.
- Classified as a research institute within Spain's public research framework.

### Location and Administration
- Physically located in Granada, Spain.
- Headquartered at coordinates 37.161694444444°N, -3.5884444444444°W.
- DIR3 administrative identifier: EA0020999 (registered December 8, 2018).

### Institutional Affiliations
- Part of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).
- Classified under the research institute category (instance_of: research institute).

### Identifiers
- ISNI: 0000000417937043
- GND ID: 5173345-6
- ROR ID: 04ka0vh05
- GRID ID: grid.450285.e
- VIAF ID: 132190334
- HAL structure ID: 89930
- Freebase ID: /m/04170lj
- Ringgold ID: 54412
- National Library of Spain SPMABN ID: XX141373

### Nomenclature
- Primary name: Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía
- Spanish variant: Instituto de Astrofisica de Andalucia
- English: Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia
- Japanese: アンダルシア天体物理研究所
- Chinese: 安达卢西亚天体物理研究所 (simplified), 安達盧西亞天體物理研究所 (traditional)
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID: instituto-de-astrofisica-de-andalucia (modern); 0522853 (legacy)

## References

1. GRID Release 2017-01-10
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. Integrated Authority File
4. datos.bne.es
5. GRID Release 2015-12-14
6. [Source](https://administracionelectronica.gob.es/ctt/resources/Soluciones/238/Descargas/Listado%20Unidades%20AGE.xlsx?idIniciativa=238&idElemento=2741)
7. HAL