But the completion of the observatory is not the goal, but only the starting point.” The Very Large Telescope (VLT), EU, Chile, four units of 8.1 meters each Keck Telescope, the United States ...

The world's largest telescope is almost as big as your house—and it’s unlocking the universe’s biggest mysteries.

By Mathew Cohen Chile has put a planned Chinese astronomical observatory project under review, potentially dealing a blow to ...

The stunning comet C/2024 G3 lights up the sunset sky over Chile's Very Large Telescope in this spectacular photo.

Astronomers have confirmed the existence of four planets orbiting a star less than 6 light-years away with help from some of ...

An in-depth technical analysis by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) has evaluated the impact of the INNA megaproject on ...

The project in the Atacama Desert could increase light pollution by up to 50%, making it much harder to observe the cosmos ...

(CNN) – Astronomers have made a surprising discovery about oxygen and elements in the most distant known galaxy. The galaxy ...

Chile's Atacama desert is the driest non-polar region on Earth, where "the sky shines when the sun sets", said The Guardian.

The effects of a proposed green-energy facility in Chile could be devastating for some of the most powerful instruments ...

NOIRLab shared stunning views of the total lunar eclipse in the night sky over Chile, complete with a blood red moon and ...