Cerro Pachón

#171 among destinations in Chile

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Cerro Pachón is a mountain located close to the Chilean city of Vicuña and 10 km southeast of the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, at an altitude of 2,715 m over the sea level in the foothills of the Andes. The location is exceedingly dry, making it suitable for infrared observations. The air overhead is very stable, yielding excellent visualization/seeing. During the summer months, Cerro Pachón is often above the haze layer that can envelop lower altitudes. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 8907 ftCoordinates: 30°14'27"S, 70°44'12"W

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Cerro Pachón – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, Vera C. Rubin Observatory, SOAR.

6.4 miNW
Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory
165 min walk • Perched atop the serene Coquimbo Region of Chile, the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO) stands as a beacon of astronomical discovery. Situated 2,207 meters above sea level, this complex is a premier facility for exploring the southern skies.
0.8 miW
Observatories and planetariums
Vera C. Rubin Observatory
21 min walk • The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, previously referred to as the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, is an astronomical observatory currently under construction in Chile.
~1420 ftNE
Observatories and planetariums
SOAR
7 min walk • The Southern Astrophysical Research telescope is a modern 4.1-meter aperture optical and near-infrared telescope located on Cerro Pachón, Chile at 2,738 metres elevation.