GROND colour bands

The Sun shines between clouds on the sides of the mountain, next to the road leading to the La Silla observatory. The few trees constitute a tiny oasis called "El Beño", where ESO staff used to raise chicken and ducks, and meet to celebrate important events. One of these events was the inauguration of the GROND instrument (used at the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope) on La Silla in 2007, when the proud GROND team decided to leave a mark on the side of the mountain.

Credit:

ESO/M. Tewes

About the Image

Id:tewes9991
Type:Photographic
Release date:20 June 2013, 15:02
Size:3008 x 1739 px

About the Object

Name:La Silla, MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Facility
Category:La Silla
People and Events

Image Formats

Large JPEG
2.4 MB
Screensize JPEG
297.6 KB

Zoomable


Wallpapers

1024x768
429.4 KB
1280x1024
689.7 KB
1600x1200
977.0 KB
1920x1200
1.1 MB
2048x1536
1.5 MB