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Join Caltech Professor Fiona Harrison, PhD, on this expedition to Chile and Argentina, featuring exclusive, private visits to some of the world’s most advanced observatories and telescopes.
Explore one of the most spectacular corners of the world, Patagonia, and behold the Southern Hemisphere’s dazzling evening skies on an exclusive expedition to Chile and Argentina with Caltech Professor Fiona Harrison, PhD.
Travel through the extraordinary landscape of snow-capped peaks, glaciers, lakes, pampas, and more, while visiting some of the world’s most prolific observatories. Gain access to the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, home to the world’s largest digital camera fabricated for optical astronomy, the Las Campanas Observatory, where the Giant Magellan Telescope is being built, as well as enjoy an evening at El Pangue Observatory.
The journey continues to the Andean foothills of Chile’s Lake District for a full day’s excursion to the Villarrica Volcano and San Martin de Los Andes. Gaze upon stunning views of Lake Nahuel Huapi and the Andes during a scenic road trip along the “Route of the Seven Lakes,” and gather for an evening stargazing party before heading to the lively Buenos Aires for an unforgettable conclusion to this magical adventure. Book here
This trip is currently sold out. Journey to the pristine islands that inspired Charles Darwin's The Origin of the Species. This special expedition features special curriculum before departure and during the trip guided by Caltech's Rob Phillips, Fred and Nancy Morris Professor of Biophysics, Biology, and Physics. This trip is co-presented by the Caltech Alumni Association and the Caltech Associates
