5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe. Installed on the Mayall telescope on Kitt Peak in Southern Arizona, DESI's 5000 independently operated robots can measure the light from thousands of galaxies at once. Join us as we explore the science, instrument, and people behind this global endeavor. Special note: Footage of this film was featured in The New York Times in April 2024 – A Tantalizing ‘Hint’ That Astronomers Got Dark Energy All Wrong. Scientists may have discovered a major flaw in their understanding of that mysterious cosmic force. That could be good news for the fate of the universe. 5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI is scheduled at Fiske Planetarium and Science Center in Boulder on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Presented by Arts & Sciences, the date, time and location for this art & culture event were verified against the organizer’s official calendar. Admission information: $12 for Adults or $8 for Students/Youth/Military/Seniors & Fiske Members always save 50% on tickets. Check the official source before attending for current availability and final event details.

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