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European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO)
European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO)
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The European Southern Observatory (ESO) is the pre-eminent intergovernmental science and technology organisation in astronomy. It carries out an ambitious programme focused on the design, construction, and operation of powerful ground-based observing facilities for astronomy, to enable important scientific discoveries. ESO also plays a leading role in promoting and organising cooperation in astronomical research.