As night falls on the Atacama desert in northern Chile four giant telescopes turn their gaze towards the star-strewn heavens.

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ESO's Extremely Large Telescope construction at Atacama desert in Chile ...

La Mano del Desierto is a giant sculpture in Chile’s Atacama Desert. It stands over 11 meters tall, making it a striking sight. Its size and the desert’s emptiness create a unique contrast. The artist ...

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A rendering of the finished Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) on top of Cerro Armazones in Chile’s Atacama Desert. (Image credit: ESO) The conundrum at Mount Paranal highlights the growing tension ...

It is situated in the middle of the arid Atacama Desert, considered one of the best places on Earth for astronomy. The telescope is located on Armazones Hill, about 3,050 meters (10,000 feet ...