ESOcast 106: ChileChill 9 — Lasers over Paranal The “4 Laser Guide Star Facility”​ was installed at the VLT and are the most powerful laser guide stars ever used in astronomy​. Creating multiple artificial stars gives a better understanding of atmospheric conditions​, which leads to a better image. Powered by WPeMaticoRead More →

ESOcast 102 Light: Dramatic Stellar Fireworks (4K UHD) Stellar explosions are most often associated with supernovae, the spectacular deaths of stars. But new ALMA observations of the Orion Nebula complex provide insights into explosions at the other end of the stellar life cycle, star birth. This ESOcast Light takes a quick look at the important facts. Powered by WPeMaticoRead More →