In 2013 through 2016, we installed four SodiumStar 20/2 systems first at the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) headquarters in Garching and later at the Very Large Telescope (VLT) facility operated by ESO on Cerro Paranal in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile. The installation in Chile took place during two trips in 2015 and 2016. Staying at Paranal observatory was a great experience with many unforgettable impressions. So much comfort, good food and great architecture in such a remote location! We are looking forward to more trips in the future for upgrading the other UTs with laser guide star adaptive optics and, eventually, the ELT.
Four SodiumStars for Paranal
