This is the ESOcast!
Cutting-edge science and life behind the scenes at ESO,
the European Southern Observatory.
Sharing the excitement of astronomical research has always been an important goal for ESO.
ESO Headquarters in Garching opened its doors to the public on 11 October 2014.
The many visitors were for the first time able to visit ESOs’ two impressive new buildings.
And they enjoyed a wide range of activities to introduce them to astronomy and the world of ESO.
Embarking on a stimulating and fun visit to ESO.
Interacting with scientists and experiencing the challenges of astronomy first-hand.
Listening, collecting goodies and having fun at ESO.
Taking part in a guided tour through the ESO Headquarters.
Immersion in the complex world of instruments, mirrors and optics.
Experiencing the dark night sky in a planetarium show.
Buying souvenirs to take home.
Learning about the nature of comets in a dedicated live comet factory.
Extending the view to infrared wavelengths.
Getting an energy boost from homemade food from many different countries.
Listening to talks about the latest surprising discoveries.
Chatting to scientists in Chile by live video link.
ESO’ s Open House Day was a great success and three thousand visitors experienced the fascination world of ESO first-hand.
The lively interaction between visitors and ESO staff was strong evidence that there is a deep interest in astronomy and in ESO.