Mounted image 002: Paranal Observatory at sunset, panorama 2007

A skyline shot of the Paranal Observatory taken in 2007 showing two more telescope enclosures in addition to the Very Large Telescope. The VLT Survey Telescope shares the mountaintop with the VLT, while the Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy rises on the hill to the right. In the foreground are the Residencia and base camp.

Credit:

ESO/H.H.Heyer

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Id:mounted_0002
Release date:16 March 2011, 16:56
Dimensions:80 cm (W) x 11.92 cm (H) x 1 cm (D)
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