AstroDay Chile Draws Crowds

Gemini staff Adriana Gutiérrez and Joanna Thomas-Osip answer questions from visitors during AstroDay Chile.

More than 1,300 people participated in this year’s AstroDay Chile, which was hosted by the Christ School in La Serena. Staff from many of Chile’s professional and amateur observatories from the Región de Coquimbo joined Gemini staff in sharing the Universe with our Chilean host communities.

AstroDay Chile is one of Gemini South’s most significant annual outreach events, attracting dozens of exhibitors who share the latest developments in the science and technology of astronomy in Chile. Gemini’s staff and Public Information and Outreach (PIO) group also prepared hands-on workshops, presented portable planetarium shows, scientific lectures, Family Astro workshops, 3-D movies, video games, and a large Star Party to end the day full of activities.