PWV atmospheric monitor

PWV atmospheric monitor is a monitoring station in , . PWV atmospheric monitor is situated nearby to the research institute , as well as near the peak .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cerro Paranal and Paranal Observatory.

Peak
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 4.0.
is a mountain in the of northern and is the home of the . Prior to the construction of the observatory, the summit was a horizontal control point with an elevation of 2,664 m; now it is 2,635 m above sea level.

Research institute
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 4.0.
is an astronomical observatory operated by the . It is located in the of Northern on at 2,635 m altitude, 120 km south of . is situated 140 metres southwest of PWV atmospheric monitor.

Hotel building
Photo: I. Werz-Rein, CC BY-SA 3.0.
at Cerro Paranal is the accommodation for in Chile since 2002. It is mainly used for the ESO scientists and engineers who work there on a roster system. is situated 2 km southeast of PWV atmospheric monitor.

PWV atmospheric monitor

Latitude
-24.62665° or 24° 37′ 36″ south
Longitude
-70.40331° or 70° 24′ 12″ west
Open location code
577F9HFW+8M
Open­Street­Map ID
node 10132477908
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­monitoring_station
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Highlights include Star Track Trailhead and Cerro Paranal Airport.

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