Experience the serene beauty of the Chilean night sky over the Atacama Desert

This video offers a tranquil visual journey through the Atacama Desert and ESO observing sites. It features slow moonrises over the Andes and the striking silhouette of the Licancabur volcano, providing a meditative look at the cosmos without narration or technical explanation.

As the third entry in the Chile Chill series, this production focuses on the aesthetic experience of astronomy. It showcases the natural landscape surrounding ESO's facilities, emphasizing the quiet majesty of the Chilean night.

The footage captures the conical volcano Licancabur and the movement of the moon over the Andes mountains. The project was directed by Herbert Zodet, with contributions from various photographers and organizations including ALMA, to present a purely visual exploration of the desert environment.

Source: ESOcast 53: Chile Chill 3