SciOps: La Silla Science Operations

EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY

ESO - La Silla Science Operations

General Information
The La Silla Science Operation Department operates the NTT, 3.6m and 2.2m telescopes and instruments. It is part of the joint La Silla - Paranal Observatory.

SAFETY
Always carry your torch with you and flash it while walking during the night on La Silla. Be cautious, because cars are driven with very low illumination. If you did not find a torch in your room, please request one immediately at the Reception (phone 4192).

News / Science at La Silla

2008-Apr-22 A document that explains how to interface visitor instruments with focal stations of La Silla telescopes is available here (2.8MB PDF format).
2007-Mar-26 The dome of the 3.6m has been fully restored, and moves with nominal speed.
2006-Oct-05 The dome of the 3.6m enters an extended period of corrective maintenance. Science operations at the 3.6m is temporarily suspended until further notice.
2006-May-17 A Trio of Neptunes discovered with HARPS, see ESO PR 18/06
2006-Jan-26 A 5.5M_earth planet discovered with the 1.54m Danish telescope.

Information for Observers

La Silla Telescopes and Instruments

3.6m
- EFOSC2 (until P80)
- CES
- HARPS
NTT
- EMMI
- EFOSC2 (from P81)
- SuSI2
- SofI (News)
retired instruments
- TIMMI2@3.6m (in operation until 09/06)
- Adonis@3.6m (in operation until 09/02)

Science Operations Info

ESO Only