Cerro Pachón
Cerro Pachón (Spanish for "Pachón hill") 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.
| Cerro Pachón | |
|---|---|
Cerro Pachón Chile | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,715 m (8,907 ft) |
| Coordinates | 30°14′26.6″S 70°44′11.7″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Chile |
| Parent range | Andes |
There are currently two telescopes commissioned on Cerro Pachón, Gemini South and the Southern Astrophysical Research Telescope. A third, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, is under construction.
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