The Tololo Observatory is located 80 kilometers away from La Serena. The Observatory has been built using American expertise, and is manned by a team of astronomers, engineers, technicians and staff from the US and Chile.
The huge Victor Banco telescope, and the recently established SOAR telescope are the major attractions at the Tololo Observatory.
The Tololo Observatory regularly organizes seminars and science talks for the general visitor. The observatory's white domed structure is a major attraction for tourists. Since the sky is clear of air and light pollution, the Tololo Observatory conducts stellar research in the field of astronomy.
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