In this episode, we are speaking with Nacho Perez, The Director of Galáctica (the Center for the Observation and Dissemination of Astronomy in Teruel, Spain). He is an astronomer and science communicator, coming into Astronomy through Art. Galaticia is nominated as the European Museum of the year, and hosts many public outreach astronomy events which I was fortunate to attend last year.

He shares what the Galáctica center is doing for the August 12 2026, Total Solar Eclipse, how he got into his role as the Director and other items about Spain and this year's Total Solar Eclipse.

Links: https://galactica.org.es/en/eclipse-experience/

Instagram: @nachopereztorrejon

Leticia Ferrer's site:

https://texassolareclipses.com/

Host Chris Chotas Alexander's Site
https://www.chotachrome.com/
IG: @chotachrome

Totality Talks is created by Leticia Ferrer and Chris Chotas Alexander.

Totality Talks is produced by Chris Chotas Alexander.

In this episode we have part 1 of a 2 parter focusing on Spain 2026. Part one is our interview with Tania Uhlig from Comboi Spain travel. She joins from Spain to chat all things eclipse España! Time is getting short before the next event... book your travel before things start getting strange!

Part 2 is with Nacho Pérez of Galactica (Spain) with Tania as translator... publishing very soon!

https://www.instagram.com/comboispain/

Leticia Ferrer's site:

https://texassolareclipses.com/

Host Chris Chotas Alexander's Site
https://www.chotachrome.com/
IG: @chotachrome

Totality Talks is created by Leticia Ferrer and Chris Chotas Alexander.

Totality Talks is produced by Chris Chotas Alexander.

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Angela Speck. Professor of astrophysics and the chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at University of Texas San Antonio. She’s wanted to become an astronaut since she was 5 years old. While not scheduled to fly, she continues to vigorously study the untold secrets of the cosmos.

The English-born professor has become a leading eclipse expert, having first helped prepare the U.S. public and media for the total solar eclipses that took place in 2017 and 2024.

We welcome Angela to the podcast!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_Speck

https://sciences.utsa.edu/spotlights/faculty/2019/angela-speck.html

Video version! https://share.descript.com/view/yz8xMdoKyca

Leticia Ferrer's site:

https://texassolareclipses.com/

Host Chris Chotas Alexander's Site
https://www.chotachrome.com/
IG: @chotachrome

Totality Talks is created by Leticia Ferrer and Chris Chotas Alexander.

Totality Talks is produced by Chris Chotas Alexander.