Broadcast Services

Video News Reels and Compilation Tapes

The ESO Public Affairs Department (PAD) produces video footage in broadcast quality for TV productions and TV channels. The material is available in the form of Video News Reels, movies and Compilation Tapes. The footage is supplied electronically or on Betacam-SP/PAL. Other systems and standards may be available on special request.

ESO still and motion pictures as well as ESO broadcast material are Copyright (c) ESO. Before downloading and using ESO images, videos or broadcast material make sure to read and accept to the copyright conditions.

ESO PR Video 16b/08
A Night in the Life of the VLT
2 min video
This video shows a night of observation at ESO's Very Large Telescope, from the opening and during actual observations.


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Visit of TV crews at ESO Facilities

ESO is happy to welcome TV crews at its various facilities. For further details please contact information@eso.org.

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