CTIO

CTIO stands for Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, a major astronomical facility located in Chile’s Andes Mountains. It hosts large telescopes used by scientists worldwide to study stars, planets, galaxies, and other celestial objects. Operated by the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), CTIO provides critical data for understanding the universe’s structure, origins, and evolution. Its high-altitude location offers clear, dark skies ideal for precise observations, making it an important site for groundbreaking astronomical research.