ESO Shares New Image from Paranal Observatory

The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has released a new 'Picture of the Week' featuring a black-and-white photograph from its Paranal Observatory in Chile. The image, titled 'The night shift begins,' depicts a corridor within the Residencia, capturing the transition from day to night as astronomers prepare for observations. This release highlights the unique environment and operational rhythm of the remote Atacama Desert research facility.