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ESO Astronomical Observatory at Cerro Paranal
The silhouette of the Paranal Observatory and VISTA telescope seen from the distant Cerro Armazones just after sunset
The silhouette of the Paranal Observatory and VISTA telescope seen from the distant Cerro Armazones just after sunset
Aerial view of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) construction site in the Atacama desert in beautiful evening light
Aerial view of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) construction site in the Atacama desert in beautiful evening light
The construction site of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), worlds biggest telescope in June 2023 on Cerro Armazones, Atacama desert
The construction site of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), worlds biggest telescope in June 2023 on Cerro Armazones, Atacama desert
The lasers of the Very Large Telescope are shooting to the Carina Nebula above Cerro Paranal
Paranal Observatory: The Carina Nebula above the telescopes and fours lasers shooting to the stars
The laser guide star of the Very Large Telescope Observatory in Chile is pointing at the Large Magellanic Cloud
The laser guide star of the Very Large Telescope Observatory in Chile is pointing at the Large Magellanic Cloud
Paranal Auxiliary Telescope with new moon
Paranal Auxiliary Telescope with new moon
Panorama of Cerro Armazones, construction site of the Extremely Large Telescope, seen from Paranal
Panorama of Cerro Armazones, construction site of the Extremely Large Telescope, seen from Paranal
Extremely Large Telescope ELT construction site on Cerro Armazones, January 2022
Extremely Large Telescope ELT construction site on Cerro Armazones, January 2022
The SEST Radio Telescope at La Silla Observatory under the Milky Way
The SEST Radio Telescope at La Silla Observatory under the Milky Way
The Paranal telescope domes are reflecting the glow of the laser guide star, which is pointing at the center of the milky way
The Paranal telescope domes are reflecting the glow of the laser guide star, which is pointing at the center of the milky way
Observing the moon, projection on glass screen with the Very Large Telescope, Paranal
Observing the moon, projection on glass screen with the Very Large Telescope, Paranal
The powerful 4 Laser Guide Stars of the VLT at Cerro Paranal shooting at the Carina Nebula
The powerful 4 Laser Guide Stars of the VLT at Cerro Paranal shooting at the Carina Nebula
The four lasers of Paranal Observatory are shooting to the stars of the Milky Way
The four lasers of Paranal Observatory are shooting to the stars of the Milky Way
Aerial drone view of the four lasers of the Very Large Telescope Observatory on Cerro Paranal in Chile
Aerial drone view of the four lasers of the Very Large Telescope Observatory on Cerro Paranal in Chile
Paranal Observatory panorama view from roof of VLT telescope dome
Paranal Observatory panorama view from roof of VLT telescope dome
VISTA infrared survey telescope at Paranal, the VLT in the background
VISTA infrared survey telescope at Paranal, the VLT in the background.
Rock star and astrophysicist Brian May visiting ESO's Paranal Observatory
Queen guitarist and astrophysicist Brian May visiting ESO's Paranal Observatory
The giant VLT telescope at Paranal. Plenty of steel, cables, glass.
Close view of the giant VLT telescope at Paranal. Plenty of steel, cables, glass.
Close view of the giant VLT telescope at Paranal. Plenty of steel, cables, glass.
Aerial photo of the Paranal Residencia and basecamp maintenance installations
Aerial photo of the Paranal Residencia and the observatory basecamp installations
Aerial photo of the Paranal Residencia and basecamp installations
Unusual aerial drone view of the Very Large Telescopes with the 4 Laser Guide Stars shooting at the stars, Cerro Paranal Chile
Unusual aerial drone view of the Very Large Telescopes with the 4 Laser Guide Stars shooting at the stars, Cerro Paranal Chile
Aerial vertical view down on the VLT telescope platform of Cerro Paranal
Aerial vertical view down on the VLT telescope platform of Cerro Paranal
Paranal astronomical observatory at dusk, a lonely high tech place in the middle of the desert.
Paranal astronomical observatory at dusk, a lonely high tech place in the middle of the desert.
Paranal astronomical observatory at dusk, a lonely high tech place in the middle of the desert.
Construction site of the Extremely Large Telescope on Cerro Armazones in the Chilean Atacama Desert
Construction site of the Extremely Large Telescope on Cerro Armazones in the Chilean Atacama Desert
Orions nebula and horse head nebula, the dark skies of the Atacama desert, Chile
Orions nebula and horse head nebula, the dark skies of the Atacama desert, Chile
La Silla observatory: the 3.6m Telescope below the Milky Way
La Silla observatory: the 3.6m Telescope below the Milky Way
La Silla observatory: the 3.6m Telescope below the Milky Way
Long exposure of the Laser in Paranal. During the exposure the zoom lens was used in a creative way to achieve this interesting effect.
Long exposure of the Laser in Paranal. During the exposure the zoom lens was used in a creative way to achieve this interesting effect.
Creative image of Lasers in Paranal. Playing with the zoom lens during long exposure produced this interesting effect.
Inside the Very Large Telescope: The Laser Guide Star of Paranal telescope in operation
Inside the Very Large Telescope: The Laser Guide Star of Paranal telescope in operation
Panorama of the Milky Way arching above Paranal Observatory
Panorama of the Milky Way arching above Paranal Observatory
The first rays of the rising sun are illuminating the Paranal Observatory in the Atacama desert
The first rays of the rising sun are illuminating the Paranal Observatory in the Atacama desert
The center of our Milky Way galaxy, seen from the perfectly clear and dark skies of the Atacama Desert
The center of our Milky Way galaxy, seen from the perfectly clear and dark skies of the Atacama Desert
The belt of Venus with the setting full moon over the Pacific Ocean. View from the Paranal Residencia
The full moon setting over the Pacific Ocean. View from the Paranal Residencia
La Silla Observatory from the air at dawn
La Silla Observatory from the air at dawn
Unusual aerial drone view of the Very Large Telescopes with the 4 Laser Guide Stars shooting at the stars, Cerro Paranal Chile
Unusual aerial drone view of the Very Large Telescopes with the 4 Laser Guide Stars shooting at the stars, Cerro Paranal Chile
Super moon rising above Cerro Armazones, the ELT telescope construction site
Super moon rising above Cerro Armazones, ELT construction site
The Milky Way above the VLT telescopes and VISTA, With the 4 Laser Guide Star Facility in operation, Magellanic clouds, Zodiacal light
Paranal observatory with 4 Laser Guide Stars, Magellanic clouds, Zodiacal light and airglow.
Looking down on the Paranal telescope platform from the air
Looking down on the Paranal telescope platform from the air
Light dome of Paranal Residencia with Milkyway and laser
Light dome of Paranal Residencia with Milkyway and laser
ESA Mars rover Bridget at the test site in the Atacama Desert near Paranal Observatory
ESA Mars rover Bridget at the test site in the Atacama Desert near Paranal Observatory
Four powerful lasers are launched to the sky above the Paranal Observatory in Chile
Four powerful lasers are launched to the sky above the Paranal Observatory in Chile
Paranal Observatory at sunrise with Venus Belt
Distant view of Paranal Observatory at sunrise with Venus Belt
Basecamp of Paranal Observatory with the Residencia Hotel in beautiful evening light
Evening panorama of Paranal Observatory basecamp with Residencia and maintenance buildings
Evening panorama of Paranal Observatory basecamp with Residencia and maintenance buildings
Reaching for the Milky Way and the stars
Reaching for the Milky Way and the stars on Cerro Paranal, Atacama desert
Aerial panorama of Paranal with the VLT and VLTI and the shadow of Paranal next to Cerro Armazones on the horizon. The basecamp to the right.
Aerial panorama of Paranal with the VLT and VLTI and the shadow of Paranal next to Cerro Armazones on the horizon. The basecamp to the right.
The VLT, the 4 Lasers, Zodiacal Light, the Moon and the Milky Way
The VLT, the 4 Lasers, Zodiacal Light, the Moon and the Milky Way
Cerro Armazones in the Atacama Desert is prepared for the ELT (Extremely Large Telescope). Once completed it will be the biggest telescope on the planet.
Cerro Armazones in the Atacama Desert is prepared for the ELT (Extremely Large Telescope). Once completed it will be the biggest telescope on the planet.
Paranal VLT astronomical telescope inside view, ready for night observation
ESO Paranal VLT astronomical telescope from inside, ready for night observation
Moon Green Flash, a rare atmospheric phenomenon
Moon Green Flash, a rare atmospheric phenomenon
The VLT telescopes on Cerro Paranal are ready for night time astronomical observation at sunset. Aerial photo taken in dramatic evening light.
Aerial view of the Very Large Telescope observatory on Cerro Paranal in Chile at sunset.
Dry desert plants (Cistanthe salsoloides) in front of the Paranal Residencia
Dry desert plants in front of the Paranal Residencia
Paranal telescope at sunset, long exposure with dome rotating
Paranal telescope at sunset, long exposure with dome rotating
Rare conjunction of four planets and the moon above Paranal Observatory: Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Mercury
Rare conjunction of four planets and the moon above Paranal Observatory: Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Mercury.
Unusual wide angle aerial view of the ESO Very Large Telescope Paranal Observatory with surrounding Atacama desert
Unusual wide angle aerial view of the ESO Very Large Telescope Paranal Observatory with surrounding Atacama desert
Paranal observatory Residencia at dusk with moon
Paranal observatory Residencia at dusk with moon
Amazing clear view of Zodiacal light at the dark skies at Paranal, Atacama desert in Chile
Amazing clear view of Zodiacal light at the dark skies at Paranal, Atacama desert in Chile
The powerful 4 lasers of ESO's Very Large Telescope at Cerro Paranal
The powerful 4 lasers of ESO's Very Large Telescope at Cerro Paranal
The four laser guide star of ESO's Very Large Telescope at Cerro Paranal
The four laser guide star of ESO's Very Large Telescope at Cerro Paranal
Rare sight: Paranal Observatory in the Atacama desert covered in snow
Rare photo of Paranal Observatory covered in snow
Hi-tech for astronomy: the four 22 watt lasers of the Paranal telescope are launched to the sky.
Hi-tech for astronomy: the four 22 watt lasers of the Paranal telescope are launched to the sky.
The laser beams produce a spot in the Sodium layer at 90 km altitude
The laser beams produce a spot in the Sodium layer at 90 km altitude
The four laser guide star facility of ESO's Very Large Telescope at Cerro Paranal
The four laser guide star facility of ESO's Very Large Telescope at Cerro Paranal
Milky Way stretching from the VLT on Paranal to the VISTA telescope
Milky Way stretching from the VLT on Paranal to the VISTA telescope
Just before sunset the four VLT telescopes are ready for observation at Cerro Paranal
Just before sunset the four VLT telescopes are ready for observation at Cerro Paranal.
Full moon setting behind Cerro Paranal and the VLT Observatory
Full moon setting behind Cerro Paranal and the VLT Observatory
Aerial photo of Paranal Observatory, rolling Atacama desert hills in red evening light
Aerial photo of Paranal Observatory, rolling Atacama desert hills in red evening light
The VLT telescope with laser guide star during night observations at Cerro Paranal, Chile
The VLT telescope with laser guide star during night observations at Cerro Paranal, Chile
The Laser Guide Star of Paranal observatory in operation with the Milky Way in the background
The Laser Guide Star of Paranal observatory in operation with the Milky Way in the background
Paranal observatory VLT telescope at twilight with laser in operation
Paranal observatory VLT telescope at twilight with laser in operation
VLT telescope on Cerro Paranal, long exposure blurs the rotation of the dome
VLT telescope on Cerro Paranal, long exposure blurs the rotation of the dome.
The Laser Guide Star of Paranal VLT telescope in operation
The Laser Guide Star of Paranal VLT telescope in operation
The Laser Guide Star of Paranal VLT telescope in operation
The Paranal VLT laser guide star is pointing at the galactic center
The Paranal VLT laser guide star is pointing at the galactic center
Mercury transit 2016 observed from Cerro Paranal in Chile with small amateur telescope
Mercury transit 2016 observed from Cerro Paranal in Chile with small amateur telescope
Comet Lovejoy and Plejades over Paranal observatory in Chile
Comet Lovejoy 2014 and Plejades on 20 Jan 2015 over Paranal Observatory
Paranal Very Large Telescope Observatory in Chile with VISTA in the foreground, seen from the air
Paranal Very Large Telescope Observatory in Chile with VISTA in the foreground, seen from the air
Panorama of the four ESO VLT telescopes at sunset on Cerro Paranal, Chile
Panorama of the four ESO VLT telescopes at sunset on Cerro Paranal, Chile
Rare thunderstorm with lightning over Paranal observatory
In this electrifying image a furious thunderstorm is discharging its mighty rage over Cerro Paranal.
The Paranal Residencia covered in snow, a rare event
The Paranal Residencia covered in snow, a rare event
VLT Paranal observatory aerial photo with Llullaillaco volcano in the background
VLT Paranal observatory aerial photo with Llullaillaco volcano in the background
Engineers are preparing to clean the giant 8 meter telescope mirror of the VLT
Engineers are preparing to clean the giant 8 meter mirror of ESO's Very Large Telescope on Cerro Paranal in Chile.
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