Very Large Telescope Collection

Chile, Antofagasta Region, Atacama Desert, Paranal Observatory, operated by European Southern Observatory (ESO), view of Very Large Telescope (VLT)

Spiral galaxy NGC 3627, composite image C016 / 9728
Spiral galaxy NGC 3627, composite image. This spiral galaxy, also known as M66, is located about 30 million light years from Earth in the constellation of Leo

Spiral galaxy NGC 6872, composite image C016 / 9730
Spiral galaxy NGC 6872, composite image. This large barred spiral galaxy, also called the Condor Galaxy, is over 212 million light years distant in the constellation of Pavo

Centre of the Milky Way, infrared image C014 / 5035
Centre of the Milky Way, infrared image. These stars form part of the centre of our Milky Way galaxy. This galactic centre is located in the constellation of Sagittarius, some 25

Spiral galaxy NGC 1365, HAWK-I image C014 / 5034
Spiral galaxy NGC 1365, infrared image. This barred spiral galaxy is part of the Fornax cluster of galaxies, and lies about 60 million light years from Earth in the constellation of Fornax

RMC 136a star cluster, infrared image C014 / 5038
RMC 136a star cluster, infrared image. This young cluster has three bright stars that when formed each weighed more than 150 times the mass of the Sun

T Cha system and dust ring, artwork C014 / 5045
T Cha system and dust ring. Artwork showing the dusty ring and disc (blue) surrounding the young star T Cha (bright object, upper left)

VLT telescopes
Very Large Telescope (VLT) at the European Southern Observatorys (ESO) site at Cerro Paranal in Chile. The VLT comprises four 8.2-metre mirror telescopes (Antu, Kueyen, Melipal and Yepun)

Very Large Telescope being built at Cerro Paranal
Very Large Telescope (VLT) under construction at the European Southern Observatorys site at Cerro Paranal, Chile. The VLT will consist of four 8.2-metre telescopes side by side

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The Very Large Telescope (VLT), located in the Antofagasta Region of Chile's Atacama Desert, is a remarkable observatory operated by the European Southern Observatory (ESO). With its state-of-the-art technology and prime location, it offers astronomers an unparalleled view into the depths of our universe. One captivating image captured by the VLT is that of the spiral galaxy NGC 3627. This composite image, labeled C016 / 9728, showcases the intricate beauty and structure of this celestial wonder. Another stunning sight is NGC 6872, another spiral galaxy depicted in composite image C016 / 9730. Its elongated arms stretch across space, mesmerizing viewers with their sheer magnitude. Delving closer to home, infrared image C014 / 5035 reveals a breathtaking glimpse into the center of our Milky Way galaxy. The swirling clouds of gas and dust create a mesmerizing tapestry that hints at countless mysteries waiting to be unraveled. Moving further outwards again, HAWK-I image C014 / 5034 presents us with NGC 1365 - yet another awe-inspiring spiral galaxy. Its vibrant colors and graceful spirals evoke a sense of cosmic harmony amidst vastness. Venturing beyond galaxies altogether, infrared image C014 / 5038 captures RMC 136a star cluster in all its glory. The intense concentration of stars creates a dazzling display that leaves observers spellbound. But not everything seen through VLT's lenses are real; artwork C014/5045 depicts the T Cha system and its surrounding dust ring. This imaginative representation allows scientists to study these distant phenomena more closely than ever before. Even as we marvel at these extraordinary images taken by VLT telescopes over time—each one offering unique insights into our universe—it's important to remember that this groundbreaking facility itself was once just an idea being transformed into reality atop Cerro Paranal.