Paranal
Paranal is a triangulation station in Taltal, Antofagasta Province and has an elevation of around 2,640 metres.- Triangulation station
- …lies at an elevation of around 2,640 metres (8,650 feet)
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Cerro Paranal and Paranal Observatory.
Paranal Observatory
Paranal Observatory is an astronomical observatory operated by the European Southern Observatory.
ESO Hotel
ESO Hotel at Cerro Paranal is the accommodation for Paranal Observatory in Chile since 2002. ESO Hotel is situated 2 km southeast of Paranal.
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Latitude
-24.62754° or 24° 37′ 39″ south
Longitude
-70.40469° or 70° 24′ 17″ west
Open location code
577F9HCW+X4
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