The European Southern Observatory

The European Southern Observatory (ESO) is an international organization that operates some of the world's most advanced telescopes in Chile’s high-altitude deserts. Its goal is to explore the universe by studying stars, planets, galaxies, and cosmic phenomena. ESO provides scientists with cutting-edge tools to make groundbreaking discoveries about the cosmos, such as how galaxies form or the conditions of exoplanets. It also collaborates with global partners and shares its findings with the public, helping increase our understanding of the universe and our place within it.