ESOcast 5: ESO's First Observatory Celebrates 40th Anniversary
ESO's La Silla Observatory, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, became the largest astronomical observatory of its time. It led Europe to the frontline of astronomical research, and is still one of the most scientifically productive in ground-based astronomy.
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Credit:
Credit: Visual design and editing: Martin Kornmesser and Luis Calçada. Cinematography: Peter Rixner. Editing: Herbert Zodet. Web and technical support: Lars Holm Nielsen and Raquel Yumi Shida. Written by: Henri Boffin. Host: Dr. J. Narration: Gaitee Hussain. Music: movetwo. Footage and photos: ESO Directed by: Lars Lindberg Christensen
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About the Video
| Id: | eso0912a |
| Release date: | 24 March 2009 |
| Related releases: | eso0912 |
| Duration: | 05m 10s |
About the Object
| Type: | • ESOcast |
