50 years of reaching new heights in astronomy

2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the European Southern Observatory (ESO), the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in the world. The anniversary year is an opportunity to look back at ESO's history, celebrate its scientific and technological achievements and look forward to its next ambitious programmes.

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Release date:5 January 2012, 16:00
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