ESO Newsletters

Do you want to be the first to find out the latest from ESO, the most productive observatory in the world? Check out which of the following newsletters suits you best!

ESO News (weekly)

For whom?

  • Anyone interested in stunning images of the Universe, the latest science results from ESO’s telescopes or news about the organisation.

What does it contain?

  • ESO photo releases: breathtaking astronomical images
  • ESO science releases: the latest breakthroughs in astronomy
  • ESO organisation releases: news about ESO’s facilities and activities
  • Pictures of the Week: our best photos showing anything from ESO’s telescopes at work to views of the southern skies
  • Other announcements

How do I subscribe?

ESO Media Newsletter (weekly, 48 hours prior to the public release of press releases)

For whom?

  • Media representatives from print, online, radio and TV media outlets
  • Bloggers
  • Freelance journalists
  • TV and movie producers
  • TV broadcasters
  • TV researchers

What does it contain?

  • Advance access to ESO press releases and accompanying material such as videos, images etc.
  • The latest videos and footage from ESO, available for use in documentaries, movies, video news etc.

How do I subscribe?

  • Fill in this form. ePOD will grant you access to the list if you are a bona fide member of the press.
  • More information for the press is available here.

ESO Outreach Community Newsletter (monthly)

For whom?

  • Informal educators
  • Science centres
  • Museums
  • Planetariums
  • Public observatories
  • Teachers
  • Schools
  • Science communicators
  • Public information officers
  • Professional and amateur astronomers interested in outreach
  • And anyone else with an interest in astronomy outreach

What does it contain?

  • Information on the latest local ESO events and exhibitions open to visitors
  • ESO campaigns or competitions
  • New outreach products
  • Special offers in the ESOshop for educators
  • New services or products available on eso.org

How do I subscribe?

  • To start receiving the newsletter, please provide your e-mail address here.
    In addition, ePOD occasionally sends free products via snail mail. To be included in our distribution list, please fill in the address and tick the category you qualify for in the form above.
  • List of Outreach Community Newsletters

ESOshop Newsletter (monthly)

For whom?

  • ESOshop customers
  • Formal and informal educators
  • Anyone interested in ESO’s outreach products and merchandise

What does it contain?

  • The latest products available in the shop
  • Special offers and discounts

How do I subscribe?

  • To start receiving the ESOshop Newsletter, please provide an e-mail address here.