Junta de Chincoles
Junta de Chincoles is a locality in Coquimbo Region, Chile and has an elevation of 1,762 metres. Junta de Chincoles is situated nearby to the locality Cinchado, as well as near Barraquito.Places of Interest
Highlights include La Silla Observatory and Swedish-ESO Submillimetre Telescope.
La Silla Observatory
Research institute
La Silla Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Chile with three telescopes built and operated by the European Southern Observatory. Several other telescopes are also located at the site and are partly maintained by ESO. La Silla Observatory is situated 2½ km south of Junta de Chincoles.
Swedish-ESO Submillimetre Telescope
Building
The Swedish-ESO Submillimetre Telescope is a 15-metre diameter radio telescope. It is located at the La Silla Observatory in Chile. Swedish-ESO Submillimetre Telescope is situated 3½ km south of Junta de Chincoles.
Junta de Chincoles
- Type: Locality
- Location: Coquimbo Region, Chile, South America
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Latitude
-29.23252° or 29° 13′ 57″ south
Longitude
-70.73723° or 70° 44′ 14″ west
Elevation
1,762 metres (5,781 feet)
Open location code
572FQ787+X4
GeoNames ID
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Junta de Chincoles” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Junta de Chincoles”
- Spanish: “Junta de Chingoles”
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