An astronomer's residence

A view of the Residencia  astronomers' home away from home at ESO's site at Paranal. In the background you can make out the platform of the Very Large Telescope (VLT). 

The Residencia is an award-winning building, and served as a backdrop for part of the James Bond movie Quantum of Solace.

Credit:

ESO/S. Fandango

About the Image

Id:0813_1479_fandango
Type:Photographic
Release date:6 May 2014, 12:40
Size:2953 x 1969 px

About the Object

Name:Paranal, Paranal Residencia
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Facility
Category:Paranal
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