Chasing the Stars
A new book from the Wisconsin Historical Society Press traces the history of the University of Wisconsin’s groundbreaking Washburn Observatory, where some of the... Read more.
James Lattis holds a PhD in History of Science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. An author, professor, and frequent public speaker, Lattis specializes in early modern astronomy and the history of Wisconsin astronomy. Lattis has directed UW Space Place since its founding, helps manage the historic Washburn Observatory, and consults widely for the media.