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Tuesdays at Ten | The Observatories of Chile
When: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Where: Main Library, Robeson Pavilion Room A & B, Champaign, IL — Champaign, IL
Price: Free
In the fall of 2025, Dave Leake was able to visit several mountaintop astronomical observatories in Chile. This travelogue will provide a tour of these facilities, cover why the sky looks different from South American and shine a light on the current research now being undertaken using the latest technology. In the pursuit of the a southern view, Dave also learned some unexpected things about the country itself!
About the presenter: Dave Leake has been studying the night sky since 5th grade. He retired in 2019 as director of the William Staerkel Planetarium where he performed shows for groups and taught physics and astronomy. He is also co-founder of the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society and a Solar System Ambassador.
Tuesdays at Ten | Fall 2026
Sep 1, The Other British Isles
Sep 8, The Other British Isles
Sep 15, The Other British Isles
Sep 22, The Other British Isles
Sep 29, The Other British Isles
Oct 6, The Other British Isles
Oct 13, The Other British Isles
Oct 20, The Other British Isles
Oct 27, TA Journey Down the Sangamon
Nov, 3 The Observatories of Chile: The View from Below the Equator
Nov 10, The Observatories of Chile: The View from Below the Equator
Nov 17, The Observatories of Chile: The View from Below the Equator
Nov 24, The Observatories of Chile: The View from Below the Equator
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