To boldly go...

The Chilean Atacama desert is a lonely and extreme environment for the staff working at the ESO Paranal site, but the remote and challenging location is ideal for advanced telescopes. The spectacular sky, free from light pollution, reveals the secrets usually hidden in areas populated by humans. Nearby is the "Star Track" (not pictured), a well-built hiking path connecting the observatory. Try and guess the inspiration...

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Release date:29 July 2016, 15:55
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Name:Atacama Desert, Paranal
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Category:Paranal

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