“Big Astronomy” showcases Chile’s grand observatories and the people who push the limits of technology and what we know about the universe using world-class telescopes. With its high, dry, and dark sites, Chile is one of the best places in the world for observational astronomy. The show takes you to three of the many telescopes along Chile’s mountains. The movie demonstrates how it takes many people with diverse backgrounds, talents and skills to run a world-class observatory. Engineers, machinists, computer scientists, administrators, cooks, cleaning staff, educators, builders are among the varying types of professionals who support astronomical discovery.

Cost: $7/adult; $5/seniors, kids, Delta students, military

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November 17  at 2-3 pm