The conclusions highlight how the history of astronomy in Chile has been shaped by silence—the absence of recognition for the technicians, mechanics, and workers who made astronomical research possible. These “day laborers of science” left only traces in archives, overshadowed by the astronomers celebrated as protagonists. Figures like Richard Wüst, a German mechanic at Chile’s National Astronomical Observatory, remind us that scientific knowledge relies on mastering the material: observations depend on well-maintained instruments, precise calculations, and skilled hands. However, these contributions were omitted from historical narratives and buried in routine reports, contracts, and technical memos. Recovering these hidden figures is not just about justice; it reshapes our understanding of scientific work. Privileging the local context and labor structures reveals that astronomy was never the achievement of isolated geniuses but an entire network of workers. Studying their traces allows us to challenge the triumphalist vision of science and embrace a more complex human history.