12 Abandoned Space Observatories and Science Labs That Tell Haunting Tales

10. The Deserted Labs of the European Southern Observatory

The new PARLA laser in operation at ESO’s Paranal Observatory. The yellow-orange beam of the brilliant seven watt laser is seen emerging from the dome of Unit Telescope 4 of the Very Large Telescope. In the background the Large Magellanic Cloud can also b. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @ESO/G.Hüdepohl

The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has been a leader in astronomical research, with facilities scattered across the globe. However, as newer, more advanced observatories were constructed, some of the older labs were left behind. These deserted facilities now stand as relics of a time when the ESO was at the forefront of scientific discovery. Their empty halls and abandoned equipment serve as a poignant reminder of the relentless pursuit of knowledge and the ever-changing landscape of scientific exploration.

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