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Sinbad t.

Globetrotter Aug 31, 2008

Cerro La Silla El Molle Indian Culture petroglyphs 5 stars

Travel Tip: La Silla ESO telescopes

Just beyond the European Southern Observatory (ESO) telescopes located at Cerro La Silla, some 2-3 hours driving from La Serena – you will find interesting petroglyphs dating from one millennia ago. It is generally accepted that they belong to the El Molle culture, one of the Chilean... [more]

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Sinbad t.

Globetrotter May 15, 2008

Chile - La Silla astrophotography paradise 5 stars

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If you like astrophotography then La Silla is the place to be at – or the region around, so the nearby telescopes of Las Campanas are equally a good place to set your own equipment.

Attached you can see a photo of the Milky Way – with the 3.6 meters telescope in foreground.... [more]

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Sinbad t.

Globetrotter Mar 10, 2008

Astronomy - ESO telescopes in the Atacama Desert 5 stars

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At about 160 Km from La Serena, after 2-3 hours drive up into the mountains of La Silla, you find the European Southern Observatory (ESO) telescopes of La Silla, at an altitude of 2400 m. This is one of the most scientific research active centers in the world – yet public tours can be... [more]

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