The Atacama Desert in Chile is a leading center for astronomy, known for its clear views of the universe. A new European Southern Observatory project, the Extremely Large Telescope, aims to bring these stunning views closer to human observers.

Chile's Atacama desert has become a hub of world-class astronomy, with some of the clearest views of our universe. A new project from the European Southern Observatory, the Extremely Large Telescope, will bring those stunning views even closer to the human eye.