Find out about ESO's state-of-the-art observatory, the Very Large Telescope (VLT) at Paranal, in this video inspired by the filming of the James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace" at the site. Find out more at http://www.bondatpar anal.org/
On 26 May 1998, ESO's Very Large Telescope, the most advanced telescope in the world, had 'First Light'. This trailer reports on the VLT, its construction, its discoveries and why it is a perfect science machine. Welcome to Paranal, 2600m high in the Chilean Desert. Welcome to a scientific oasis!
On 1 September, Professor Tim de Zeeuw
became the new ESO Director General,
succeeding Catherine Cesarsky. In his
first day in office, he kindly agreed
to answer a few questions.
