Educational object · 2026
Planisferio Astrodiálogos Lickan Antay
Developed in the Atacama territory through collaboration between astronomy, education, design and Lickan Antay knowledge.
The project
A sky chart situated in territory
The Planisferio Astrodiálogos Lickan Antay is an educational and cultural tool created by Fundación Astrodiálogos together with Aira Lay Lay, Estación Ckamur and Lickan Antay collaborators from the Atacama territory.
Like a conventional planisphere, its rotating disks reproduce the changing sky for a chosen date and time. This version is adapted to the sky of Toconao and incorporates dark constellations, cultural references and material that connects astronomical observation with landscape, memory and local knowledge.
The project was coordinated by Gabriel Ruete and Sebastián Pérez, who worked on its conception, research and editorial development. Graphic design was developed by Camilo Núñez Díaz.
Toconao · 13 June 2026
Presentation and first use
The planisphere was presented during an open community event in Toconao. The programme included astronomy talks, an immersive introduction to dialogue between scientific and Lickan Antay knowledge, and a night observation in which participants used the planisphere to orient themselves and identify the local sky.
Photograph: Fundación Astrodiálogos / YEMS.