Big Astronomy

People, Places, Discoveries

Big Astronomy or Astronomia a Gran Escala is an exciting new planetarium show produced by the California Academy of Sciences that shares the story of the people and places who make big astronomy and big science happen. Explore world-class observatories, learn why Chile is an ideal environment for astronomy, and meet some of the diverse people who make discoveries possible.

Big Astronomy is also being distributed as a 360° film, and will premiere virtually worldwide through YouTube and Facebook Live. Use the links below to access the live stream events on the Big Astronomy YouTube Channel on Saturday September 26:

Times in Eastern

3 pm: Stream of film in English, immediately followed by a conversation with the Production Team

5 PM: Stream of the Film in Spanish

6 PM: Educational Activity Demonstration – Watch on Facebook Live @BigAstronomy

8 PM: Stream of the Film in English

10 PM: Stream of the Film in English

The events are also all listed on the Big Astronomy Facebook page, and the link is included in each event.