Yerkes Observatory, Past and Future

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Heard On University Of The Air

The venerable observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, is as fascinating as some of the celestial objects it has studied. From the caricatures sneaked into its walls by a disgruntled designer to a landmark visit by Albert Einstein, Yerkes is a treasure chest of human history.

Episode Credits

  • Norman Gilliland Host/Producer
  • Amanda Bauer Guest
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director

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