Cerro Murphy Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Antofagasta Region, Chile.
The observatory operates three optical telescopes at an elevation of 2,817 meters on Cerro Murphy mountain near Cerro Armazones peak.
The facility transferred from joint German-Chilean management to the Polish Academy of Sciences in 2020, marking a new chapter in international astronomy cooperation.
Scientists from Chile, Poland, the United States, and European countries conduct research at the observatory to measure the expansion rate of the universe.
The observatory receives power from solar panels and benefits from over 330 clear nights annually due to the Atacama Desert climate.
A new 2.5-meter telescope, scheduled for 2026, will become the largest Polish telescope ever constructed outside their national borders.
Location: Antofagasta Region
GPS coordinates: -24.59780,-70.19620
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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