introduction to eso - microsoft · 2015-11-18 · introduction to eso laura comendador frutos head...

Brazilian Industry Day, 16 November 2015 1

Introduction to ESO

Laura Comendador FrutosHead of Cabinet of the Director General


1. Construct and operate powerful observatories

beyond capabilities of individual Member States

2. Foster collaboration in astronomy

Mission

Brazilian Industry Day, 16 November 2015

ESO 15 (+1) Member States

ESO HQ



Brazil about to

become a MS!!!



Chile hosts ESO

Observatories but is

not a MS


Why Chile?

Excellent conditions

in Atacama desertHigh altitude

Dry climate

No light pollution

90% clear skies

7

Poor site Chile

(Chajnantor)

(Paranal)


Very clear skies even with naked eye

8

Industry Day, Israel, 24 November 2013 9

ALMA and APEX

Height: 5100 m

VLT and E-ELT

Height 2635 m + 3046 m

La Silla:

Height: 2400 m

Santiago

(Offices)

ESO in Chile


La Silla, where it all started

11

3.6m

3.5m NTT


Very Large Telescope (VLT) at Paranal

12

Very Large Telescope (VLT)


Residence


Chajnantor

15

APEX12m antenna in partnership with Sweden and Germany

ALMA66 antennas: tremendous resolution and sensitivity

Global partnership with North America and East Asia


ALMA

16


E-ELT

Largest optical/infrared telescope in the world

See dedicated presentation from E-ELT Programme

Manager Roberto Tamai

17


Who pays for ESO?

NNI


ESO’s Budget

~ 211 MEUR

A big part of which goes to industry in the MS

Strong expectation from MS of an equitable distribution• See presentation from Arnout Tromp

19


People @ ESO

686 Employees

58% in Germany

42% in Chile

40 Nationalities


Nationalities


Staff skills distribution

22


Governance model

Council: 2 delegates per Member State + President

Director General

Advisory to Council

Finance Committee + Science and Technical Committee

Advisory to Director General Observing Programs Committee + Users Committee

23


Brazilian accession to ESO

provides Immediate access to all ESO programmes

Unlike ESA

Participation in E-ELT construction

And other procurements

Instrumentation development

Training opportunities for scientists and engineers

Participation in ESO Governing Bodies

24


Thank you!

Questions?

introduction to eso - microsoft · 2015-11-18 · introduction to eso laura comendador frutos head...

Documents