In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Galileo Project Observatory is set to make waves in the realms of entertainment and astronomy. In September 2024, a remarkable encounter took place at the author's residence, where Jim Dolan, the executive chairman and CEO of Madison Square Garden enterprises, and Jane Rosenthal, CEO and executive chair of Tribeca Enterprises, extended an irresistible offer. They proposed the construction of a state-of-the-art Galileo Project Observatory atop Sphere, an extraordinary entertainment arena in Las Vegas. This venue, with its colossal 2.3 billion dollar construction cost, boasts a seating capacity of 17,600 and an array of cutting-edge features. The Sphere's exterior showcases an exosphere adorned with 54,000 square meters of LED displays, solidifying its status as the world's largest screen. The venue's immersive video and audio capabilities, including a 16,000 by 16,000 pixel LED display and speakers with beamforming and wave field synthesis technologies, create an unparalleled experience. The Sphere's architectural marvel stands at 112 meters high and 157 meters wide, opening its doors to the public on September 29, 2023, with a memorable performance by the iconic band U2. As the AI-produced version of 'The Wizard of Oz' was set to premiere in September 2025, the Galileo research team, led by Ezra Kelderman, Alex Delacroix, Lily Kuan, and Eric Masson, completed the installation of all-sky camera arrays in the infrared and visible bands on top of Sphere. The arrays, strategically placed above the LED displays, resemble freckles on the venue's flawless exterior. The author had the thrilling experience of climbing to the top of Sphere with the Galileo team, a moment that instilled a powerful message: 'If you can make it to the top of Sphere, you'll make it anywhere.' Beyond the observatory on Sphere, the Galileo team established two additional copies, positioned 10 kilometers away at the corners of a triangle. This strategic placement enables the simultaneous operation of the three observatory units, facilitating the triangulation method to measure distance, velocity, and acceleration of celestial objects. The Galileo Project's data analysis team, utilizing machine learning algorithms, aims to detect Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) that surpass the capabilities of human-made technologies. With aspirations to analyze data from a few million objects annually, the project's findings will undoubtedly transcend the boundaries of Las Vegas. On October 24, 2025, the author publicly unveiled the Galileo observatory on Sphere during the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, accessible on YouTube and Spotify. Adding to the project's excitement, the author will attend the NASCAR car race at the Kevin Harvick Speedway in Bakersfield, California, on October 25, 2025. The race car, driven by Alex Malycke, will prominently feature the Galileo Project, 3I/ATLAS, and the author's image. The author expresses a hope that the Galileo Sphere Observatory will spot extraterrestrial guests of higher intelligence, a sentiment shared by many in the academic community, where the author often feels akin to attending a race with misbehaving participants. The author's expertise in astronomy and leadership roles at Harvard University and the National Academies further solidify his authority in the field. His bestselling book, 'Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth,' and the textbook 'Life in the Cosmos' published in 2021, showcase his profound contributions to the scientific community. The recent release of the paperback edition of his new book, 'Interstellar,' in August 2024, further cements his reputation as a leading authority in the exploration of extraterrestrial life.
