5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI

5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI

Sat, Apr 4, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM

Upcoming events

Sat, Apr 11 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM
Sat, Apr 18 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM

About this event

(30 min) 5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI is a full dome film about the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) which is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe using a unique instrument which can measure the spectra of many galaxies at once. Experience the largest structures in the universe as never seen before by flying through a portion of DESI’s initial data. Dive into modern cosmology, plus the scientific background and motivation for building a Fiske Planetarium large map of galaxies. And, take a trip to Kitt Peak to see footage of the telescope in action while getting to know the amazing people from all over the world making this research possible

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Chabot Space & Science Center

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