Free Astronomy Magazine March-April 2020

37 MARCH-APRIL 2020 OUR EXPERIENCES been expected with the universality of Internet access and ease of access to news. The problem has perhaps increased, which shows that over-information interferes considerably and free ac- cess is not the problem; rather, it is the lack of criteria by some of choosing reliable sources and estab- lishing a scientific culture strong enough to allow for the distin- guishing of fake news or exaggera- tions of reliable news. I think one of the strengths of our podcast is that we make it very pleasant and fun. Of course, we have had diverging opinions, but we believe that, to spread science, it is necessary to give it that playful touch, to transmit that science is not boring. This does not imply ne- glecting scientific rigor. In my opin- ion, you can be rigorous and fun at the same time. This is what we try to do with “Un Punto Azul.” In addition to the realization of a radio program for scientific popular- ization, our group carries out train- ing activities in schools and institutes. We are fortunate to have teachers, professors and education- related people among our associates who have made bridges between their centers or knowledge and the group. In these years, there has been no shortage of conversations about planets and stars, observations of the Sun with different instruments, and even nocturnal observations after school hours. The age range is also broad, from children (up to 6 years of age) and primary school (from 6 to 12 years), to secondary school (from 12 to 18 years) and adults. We, therefore, have a com- plete idea of the evolution of our kids in these years of experience. Cu- riosity and interest among young people have not changed, but what we have noticed is a change in the age of children interested in astron- omy. For some time now, secondary school teachers asking for collabo- rations have declined, while activi- ties for younger children have in- creased, from kindergarten to pri- mary school. Another aspect that changed is the activity in schools after school hours, which allowed us to make nocturnal or even early morning observations. I take this opportunity to thank the efforts of the teachers who organ- ize these activities due to the com- plexities it entails. One of the most successful activities among the youngest, and also one Other dissemination activities S napshot from season 2019 of “Un Punto Azul” in the studies of Ra- dio INDESS, at the University of Cádiz.