Chasing pristine starlight across Chilean deserts

ESO / Y. Beletsky (LCO) / C. Malin / B. Tafreshi / L. Calçada · CC BY 4.0

The ESO expedition team sets up advanced imaging gear across Chilean mountaintops to capture crystal-clear views of the Milky Way.

Capturing the Darkest Skies on Earth in 4K

Surviving 5,000m altitude to film the cosmos.

Photographers journey to the Chajnantor Plateau at 5,000 meters altitude to document ALMA giant radio dishes in low-oxygen conditions.

Filming Space at 5,000 Meters Above Sea Level

The crew travels south to La Silla, scouting vantage points among legendary telescope domes on the desert edge.

Inside the Historic La Silla Observatory

Over 100,000 ultra-high-definition images and time-lapses from the expedition are released to the public for free broadcast and viewing.

100,000 Ultra HD Photos of Space Made Free to Public

[01:03] Capturing the Darkest Skies on Earth in 4K
[04:29] Filming Space at 5,000 Meters Above Sea Level
[06:40] Inside the Historic La Silla Observatory
[09:40] 100,000 Ultra HD Photos of Space Made Free to Public

Chasing pristine starlight across Chilean deserts

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