Las Campanas Observatory

Las Campanas Observatory, located in Chile’s high-altitude desert, is an astronomical research facility used by scientists to study the universe. Its clear, dark skies and stable atmosphere provide ideal conditions for observing stars, planets, and galaxies. The observatory houses advanced telescopes that capture detailed images and data, helping astronomers understand cosmic phenomena, from planetary systems to the origins of the universe. Managed by the Carnegie Institution for Science, it plays a crucial role in astronomical discoveries and expands our knowledge about the cosmos.