Reaching for the stars

At ESO's Paranal Observatory in Chile, the extreme altitude high up in the Atacama leads to crystal clear skies — perfect for observing the Universe. In conditions such as these, our home galaxy can seem within arm's reach.

Credit:

G. Hüdepohl (atacamaphoto.com)/ESO

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Id:d5a1501-cc
Type:Photographic
Release date:7 October 2016, 15:18
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About the Object

Name:Paranal
Type:Unspecified
Category:Paranal

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