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European Southern Observatory
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About European Southern Observatory
ESO, the European Southern Observatory, is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world's most productive astronomical observatory. ESO provides state-of-the-art research facilities to astronomers and is supported by 16 member-states along with the host state of Chile and with Australia as a Strategic Partner. ESO's main mission, laid down in the 1962 Convention, is to provide state-of-the-art research facilities to astronomers and astrophysicists, allowing them to conduct front-line science in the best conditions. By building and operating a suite of the world's most powerful ground-based astronomical telescopes enabling important scientific discoveries, ESO offers numerous possibilities for technology spin-off and transfer, together with high technology contract opportunities and is a dramatic showcase for European industry. Whilst the Headquarters (comprising the scientific, technical and administrative centre of the organisation) are located in Garching near Munich, Germany, ESO operates, in addition to the Santiago Centre, three unique observing sites in Chile: La Silla, Paranal and Chajnantor.
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European Southern Observatory announced the ESO Studentship Programme 2026/2027 for PhD students to conduct research in a dynamic and scientifically rich environment.
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Research & Knowledge
European Southern Observatory announced that the MOONS infrared camera instrument of the Very Large Telescope recently performed its first observations.
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People
European Southern Observatory is looking for Cybersecurity Specialists in Garching to apply by 20 September 2026.
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Presence & Recognition
European Southern Observatory is back with the ESO Users Digest Newsletter featuring new job offers, science and operational updates, and more.
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Products & Services
European Southern Observatory announced that the Multi-Object Optical and Near-infrared Spectrograph (MOONS) has successfully made its first observations mounted on the Very Large Telescope.
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Presence & Recognition
European Southern Observatory celebrated the first light of the MOONS telescope at the VLT.
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Operations & Supply
European Southern Observatory is opening reservations for daytime and free public tours for the southern-hemisphere 2026 spring season at the Paranal Observatory in Chile.
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Strategy & Corporate Development
European Southern Observatory is constructing its Extremely Large Telescope and upgrading ALMA, beginning the search for its next programme
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People
European Southern Observatory appointed Andreas Kaufer as ESO's Director General on 1 September 2026
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Operations & Supply
European Southern Observatory chose Cerro Armazones as the Extremely Large Telescope's home for its exceptionally dry conditions, clear skies, and rock-steady atmosphere.
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