VLT Platform

VLT Platform is a research institute in , . VLT Platform 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
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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 .

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 VLT Platform.

VLT Platform

Latitude
-24.62694° or 24° 37′ 37″ south
Longitude
-70.40438° or 70° 24′ 16″ west
Open location code
577F9HFW+66
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1107364817
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­research_institute
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Satellite Map

Discover VLT Platform from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Highlights include Star Track Trailhead and Cerro Paranal Airport.

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