Built in the 1870s, UW-Madison’s Washburn Observatory continues to provide new insights into the cosmos, and has always prioritized access to the public. James Lattis and Kelly Tyrrell, co-authors of Chasing the Stars , tell the story of the observatory and its discoveries.
Episode Credits
- Norman Gilliland Host/Producer
- Jim Lattis Guest
- Kelly Tyrrell Guest
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