Río Hurtado, Italy
CHILESCOPE is a remote observatory located in the Chilean Andes at an elevation of 1,560 meters (5,118 feet). It is located in the southern part of the Atacama Desert, some 12.5 miles (20 kilometers) southeast of Cerro Pachon (home to the Gemini South Observatory). The mountain upon which the domes
are located is actually owned and shared by two observatories: Chilescope and Obstech. The staff of both observatories work closely together. Chilescope was founded by partners Ivan Rubtzov and Sergey Pogrebissky, with the support of astronomer Yuri Beletsky of the Carnegie Institution for Science. The nearest city with an airport is La Serena and the observatory can be reached in 2.5 hours by car. The nearest major locality is Ovalle.
Listen to the audio guide for CHILESCOPE Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off