5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI
Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 2:00 PM PDT · Chabot Space and Science Center · Oakland, CA
Get more events like this
Free daily picks for live events around Oakland. No account needed.
Unsubscribe any time.
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