La Silla time-lapse

This time-lapse video taken at ESO's La Silla site on 27 November 2009 shows the stars revolving around the south celestial pole. The ESO 3.6-metre telescope dome appears at the left. The two Magellanic Clouds, small satellite galaxies of the Milky Way, appear as patches of light.

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ESO/A.Santerne

About the Video

Id:lasillatimelapse271109
Release date:12 January 2012, 15:48
Duration:26 s
Frame rate:30 fps

About the Object

Name:ESO 3.6-metre telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory
Category:La Silla

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