SOAR

#291 among destinations in Chile

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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. It was commissioned in 2003, and is operated by a consortium including the countries of Brazil and Chile, Michigan State University, the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Partners have guaranteed shares varying from 10 to 30 percent of the observing time. ()

Local name: Observatorio SOAR Coordinates: 30°14'16"S, 70°44'1"W

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SOAR – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

6.4 miNW
Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory
164 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.
1.1 miSW
Observatories and planetariums
Vera C. Rubin Observatory
27 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 ftSW
Observatories and planetariums
Cerro Pachón
7 min walk • 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.