In 2009, she appeared in the documentary video El silencio de las Campanas made by Ricardo Benítez, which follows the daily activity of astronomers at a high-level observatory. In 2014 she was one of the leaders in the detection of a possible hybrid star or Thorne–Żytkow object, which had been a theoretical postulate for years. This discovery involved the Magellan Telescopes. The chemical characteristics of this star, HV 2112, were studied using spectroscopy techniques, in which Morrell is an expert. Beliefs Throughout her career, Morrell has motivated students of all ages to participate in scientific projects. She has also joined professional initiatives to raise awareness of respecting the sky as world heritage. She is a staunch defender of the use of free software, free knowledge, and the equality and inclusion of all human beings. She has also collaborated with amateur astronomers who contribute to the search for supernovae from their homes. Recognitions For her passion for astronomy, her dedication to mentoring students, and the enormous amount of observational data she has gathered, the international conference Massive Stars and Supernovae was held in celebration of her 65th birthday. The event took place from 5 to 9 November 2018 in Bariloche, Argentina, with the institutional support of the National University of Río Negro (UNRN), the UNLP Faculty of Astronomical and Geophysical Sciences, the , the Carnegie Institution for Science, and the Municipality of Bariloche. Both for Dr. Morrell's scientific achievements and for her charisma, in the course of this meeting it was announced that the International Astronomical Union named an asteroid (Minor Planet 25906) in her honor. References External links Nidia Morrell at the International Astronomical Union 1953 births 20th-century Argentine astronomers Argentine expatriates in Chile Argentine women scientists Living people National University of La Plata alumni National University of La Plata faculty People from Mar del Plata Women astronomers National Autonomous University of Nicaragua faculty 20th-century women scientists 21st-century Argentine astronomers 21st-century women scientists