Insights into the evolution of the Geneva Observatory and its long history; what use Astronomy serves; and Geneva's contribution to the science of Astronomy in the larger frame of research worldwide.

In this episode we discuss:

-The significant advances in Astronomy during his career.

-In a world of bewildering acronyms, what do XRIM, GAIA and EUCLID mean?

-I ask Professor Pepe if it is difficult to attract young people to study Astronomy.