La Silla Observatory
La Silla Observatory is a parking area in Coquimbo Region, Chile. Access is restricted and requires permission. La Silla Observatory is situated nearby to the peak Cerro La Silla.Places of Interest Nearby
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 360 metres southeast of La Silla Observatory.
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 1¼ km southeast of La Silla Observatory.
La Silla Observatory
- Access is restricted and requires permission.
- Type: Parking area
- Category: transportation
- Location: Coquimbo Region, Chile, South America
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Latitude
-29.25335° or 29° 15′ 12″ south
Longitude
-70.74016° or 70° 44′ 25″ west
Open location code
572FP7W5+MW
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=parking
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