La Silla Observatory

Astronomical Observatories

Description: La Silla Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Chile with three telescopes built and operated by the European Southern Observatory (ESO). Several other telescopes are located at the site and are partly maintained by ESO. The observatory is one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere and was the first in Chile to be used by ESO.

Country: Chile

Altitude: 1501 - 2500 meters

Type of observatory: Optical telescope

Established: 1969

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyovbAlCIXU

Observatory site: La Silla

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