Behind the ESO 3.6-metre telescope

A panorama, taken behind the ESO 3.6-metre telescope, reveals the exquisite views afforded by ESO's La Silla Observatory, located on the outskirts of the Chilean Atacama desert. Many telescopes, including ESO's New Technology Telescope (NTT) call La Silla home.

Credit:

ESO/B. Tafreshi (twanight.org)

About the Image

Id:uhd_img_4496p-cc
Type:Photographic
Release date:9 December 2015, 15:12
Size:16171 x 5396 px
Field of View:250° x 80°

About the Object

Name:ESO 3.6-metre telescope, La Silla, New Technology Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:La Silla

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