The European Southern Observatoryesois An Intergovernmental Astronomical Research Organization Founded In 1962Its Mission Is To Provide Advanced Research Facilities For Astronomers And Astrophysicistsenabling Them To Conduct Significant Scientific Studieseso Is Supported By 16 Member States And Operates Three Main Observing Sites In The Atacama Desert Region Of Chilela Sillaparanaland Chajnantorknown For Their Excellent Astronomical Viewing Conditions Eso Operates Several Observatories And Telescopesincluding The La Silla Observatory With Six Optical Telescopesthe Paranal Observatory Featuring The Very Large Telescopevlt And The Atacama Large Millimeter Submillimeter Arrayalmawith 66 Radio Telescopesthe Extremely Large Telescopeeltis Currently Under Construction And Will Be The World S Largest Optical Near Infrared Telescopeeso Provides Access To Its Telescopes And Extensive Data Services To A Global Community Of Over 22 000 Users From More Than 130 Countriessupporting Research Into Fundamental Questions About The Universe
