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EPISODE · Apr 25, 2026 · 46 MIN

Yerkes Observatory: The Birthplace of Modern Astrophysics

from Wisconsin History Unlocked · host Wisconsin History Unlocked

Many Wisconsin residents may not know about Yerkes Observatory, located along Geneva Lake in Williams Bay. Today, we are joined by Walt Chadick to discuss the history, notable people, and discoveries made at Yerkes. Visit the Yerkes Observatory:https://yerkesobservatory.orgLinks: linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked

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