Visiting the European Southern Observatory

Insight into R&D in optics and photonics

January 29, 2025

Our students got the unique opportunity to check out the laboratories at ESO!

Today, our students experienced a special highlight. Together with Françoise Delplancke-Ströbele from the European Southern Observatory (ESO), our coordinator Lena Beggel organized a visit to the ESO for the students.

The young researchers, alongside colleagues from other research institutions, gained an exciting insight into the work of astronomers. The group visited a wide variety of laboratories, focusing on the important role of optics and photonics in the exploration of our universe.

An additional key highlight was a look into the large integration hall where ESO engineers assemble and test advanced astronomical systems.

Thanks to Françoise Delplancke and the ESO team for the interesting insight!

Laboratory visit to ESO.
Laboratory visit at ESO.
Large Integration Hall at ESO.
Françoise Delplancke-Ströbele explains something.
A group of students in the ESO laboratories.
Laboratory visit at ESO.
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