Astronomy made in Europe - Exceptionally from 16:15 to 17:15

by CESARSKY, C. (European Southern Observatory (ESO))

Thursday 21 Sept 2006, 16:15 → 17:15 Europe/Zurich

500/1-001 - Main Auditorium (CERN)

With the ESO Very Large Telescope, Europe has acquired a ground-based observational optical/IR facility, which is second to none in the world. Seven years of science operations with the 8.2-m Unit Telescopes have brought an outstanding harvest of scientific breakthroughs and more than 1,000 refereed papers have been published by its users. Moreover, the VLT Interferometer has now become a much appreciated mature facility that has provided outstanding results. The talk will describe some of the research highlights, based on the unique capabilities of the VLT/VLTI, and offers a glimpse of research possibilities to come with the future ESO facilities.

Organiser(s): L. Alvarez-Gaume / PH-TH

Note: * Tea & coffee will be served at 15:45.

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