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Science Users Information  >  Observing Facilities  >  La Silla Facilities  >  La Silla Science Operations  >  Staff
  01 Sep 2025
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La Silla Department Staff

Head of Department

  • Ivo Saviane

Technical Maintenance and Engineering Support (TMES)

  • Armin Silber
  • Andres Gonzalez

Day and Night Operations (DNOS)

  • Andres Gajardo
  • Pablo Arias
  • Duncan Castex
  • Monica Castillo
  • Cecilia Farias
  • Francisco Labrana
  • Angelica Leon
  • Leonardo Gallegos

Site Logistic and Administrative Support (SLAS)

  • Francisco Tapia

Support Astronomers

  • Gaspare Lo Curto 
  • Emanuela Pompei

Paranal Support Staff

  • Cecilia Ceron (IT-DHA)
  • Marcus Pavez (IT-DHA)
  • Ismo Kastinen (SOFT)
  • Josefina Urrutia (SOFT)
  • Guillermo Valdes (SOFT)
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