ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Have you ever met one of those people who just seems to know everyone? Our guest, Katie Steinke is one of those people. Katie and her family have been involved with Specola astronomers for decades, and from those deep roots grew the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope. Hear Katie's story...
Guests:
Katie Steinke - former development director of the Vatican Observatory Foundation.
Bob Trembley - podcast host and internet factotum for the Vatican Observatory Foundation.
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United States
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