Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how planetary systems form—including a few planet families we have directly observed from Chile.
This short video is one of several that support Big Astronomy: People, Places, and Discoveries, a planetarium show about three world-class observatories in Chile’s remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. It also features an inspiring cast of astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support staff who keep the huge telescopes running.
Learn more at: calacademy.org/exhibits/big-astronomy
For the Spanish language version of this video, click here: youtu.be/W-ButDRpyFI
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The Academy’s critical work continues even while our museum doors remain closed. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/cas-relief — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life on Earth. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
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Learn how planetary systems form—including a few planet families we have directly observed from Chile.
This short video is one of several that support Big Astronomy: People, Places, and Discoveries, a planetarium show about three world-class observatories in Chile’s remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. It also features an inspiring cast of astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support staff who keep the huge telescopes running.
Learn more at: calacademy.org/exhibits/big-astronomy
For the Spanish language version of this video, click here: youtu.be/W-ButDRpyFI
- - -
🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support.
The Academy’s critical work continues even while our museum doors remain closed. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/cas-relief — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life on Earth. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Connect with us:
• Facebook: facebook.com/calacademy
• Twitter: twitter.com/calacademy
• Instagram: instagram.com/calacademy
• Tumblr: heycalacademy.tumblr.com
