Feb 22, 2022 · 46m
Andrea Obaid comes to the Atacama Desert at the Chug Geoglyphs Archaeological Park to meet with representatives of the native peoples of the North of Chile and learn about their worldview on solar eclipses.
Chilenautas
Why have we looked for answers in the sky for thousands of years? Are we the only planet in the universe full of life? Will We be able to colonize Mars someday? Andrea Obaid, a science journalist, invites us to a trip through Chile looking for those answers. We'll visit the biggest telescopes in the world that are being built in Chile; we will know the places where preparations are made to live the total eclipses in the North and South of Chile; we will share indigenous peoples' cosmovision and we will witness how astronomy is an inspiration in art, music, theater, and photography, motivating adults and children. Come with us and enjoy "Chilenautas"!
Season 1 Episodes
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Feb 22, 2022 · 45m
Andrea Obaid travels to the central coast of Chile to the Valparaíso Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historic center and architectural richness, to see the work of the artist Silvana Zúñiga, who makes murals and graffiti-inspired by astronomy in the main streets of the port city.
Feb 22, 2022 · 47m
How are films about the Universe produced? Andrea Obaid will visit the Planetarium, located in Santiago the capital of Chile to learn how national astronomy films for children are made, which are projected in a 360-degree immersive room.
Mar 1, 2022 · 45m
"Bruno and the Big Bang" is one of the most popular astronomy illustrative books for children. How was it created? Andrea Obaid will meet its authors, the astronomer Rodrigo Contreras and the artist Carolina Undurraga to learn about the creative process.
Feb 22, 2022 · 45m
Andrea Obaid will arrive at El Arrayán in Santiago to meet the Chilean Association of Astronomy and Astronautics, the largest community of astrophotography who meet every Saturday to capture the most beautiful photos of the Universe.
Feb 22, 2022 · 47m
Did you know that Chilean astronomy began in Santiago over 160 years ago? In this episode, Andrea Obaid will visit the first telescopes that operated in the country in a tour at Cerro Calán National Astronomical Observatory founded in 1852 accompanied by the famous astronomer José Maza.
Feb 22, 2022 · 49m
In this episode, we will remember the most moving moments of the Total Solar Eclipse that was seen throughout Chile on July 2, 2019. It was a magical moment recorded by millions of people from the Atacama and Coquimbo Regions in its totality and from various localities of the country.
Feb 22, 2022 · 45m
In this last episode, Andrea Obaid will travel to the North of Chile to learn about the challenges for Humanity in finding extraterrestrial life and habitable planets like Earth.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Chilenautas Season 1 premiere?
Chilenautas Season 1 premiered on February 22, 2022.
How many episodes are in Chilenautas Season 1?
Chilenautas Season 1 has 8 episodes.
What is the first episode of Chilenautas Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "The Sun is Life". It aired on February 22, 2022.
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