Madrid Planetarium Boosts Astronomical Literature with Short Novel Award

The sixth edition of the award aims to encourage the creation of literary works inspired by the universe and space science.

Books on a table with a planetarium in the background, symbolizing literature and astronomy.
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Books on a table with a planetarium in the background, symbolizing literature and astronomy.

The Madrid Planetarium has launched the sixth edition of its Short Novel Award, an initiative designed to stimulate literary creation with an astronomical theme in the capital.

This call for entries, already a benchmark in Madrid's cultural scene, primarily aims to foster interest in astronomy through narrative. Participants can submit works exploring the cosmos, space travel, extraterrestrial life, or any other aspect related to the universe.
The initiative is part of the Madrid Planetarium's activities to bring science closer to the general public, using literature as a bridge to spark curiosity and knowledge about space.
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