Video Compilations

In addition to ESO's online HD video archive, ESO Video Compilations feature stock footage on some of ESO´s facilities and projects. These collections are thought to provide a sound visual basis for any broadcaster or producer who wishes to do a documentary on ESO. The ESO video archive features sequences on many subjects associated with ESO.

Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) Formats

The material has been edited and encoded to the needs of TV producers and broadcasters. The files are massive, up to several Gigabytes and therefore intended for professional use only.

The following Video compilations are available. All videos are offered via the ESO Multimedia Archive and offered in a number of the different formats and resolutions


Mirror Recoating at the Very Large Telescope Compilation - Standard and High Definition

Duration 22m41s; High Definition 720p/50

Compilation of Mirror Recoating at the Very Large Telescope in Cerro Paranal.

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This video in HD is available here

The ALMA Compilation 2010 - Standard and High Definition

Duration 31m16s; High Definition 720p/50

Further information on the Atacama Large Millimeter Array can be found on the ESO ALMA pages and on the ALMA Science Web pages.

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This video in HD is available here

The VLT Compilation 2009 - Standard and High Definition

Duration 04m54s.

More information about the Very Large Telescope (VLT) can be found on the ESO Paranal pages.

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La Silla Observatory Compilation 2009 - Standard and High Definition

Duration 05m21s.

Further information on the La Silla Observatory can be found on the ESO La Silla pages

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The VISTA Compilation 2009 - Standard and High Definition

Duration 06m41s.

Further information on the VISTA can be found on the The ESO Survey Telescopes page.

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The ESO La Silla Compilation 2008 - Standard Definition

Duration ~15:10 min; Standard Definition. Also available on tape (Betacam SP/PAL).For tape requests please use the ESO Contact Form and send a message to our Broadcast Services.

Further information on the La Silla Observatory can be found on the ESO La Silla pages

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The ESO Very Large Telescope Compilation 2008 - Standard and High Definition

Duration ~16:30 min.; High Definition 720p/50

Further information on the VLT and Paranal Observatory can be found on the ESO Paranal pages

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The APEX Compilation 2008 - Standard and High Definition

Duration ~5 min; High Definition 720p/50

Further information on APEX can be found on the ESO APEX pages and on the APEX Web site.

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The ALMA Compilation 2008 - Standard and High Definition

Duration ~20 min; High Definition 720p/50

Further information on the Atacama Large Millimeter Array can be found on the ESO ALMA pages and on the ALMA Science Web pages.

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This video in HD is available here

The European Extremely Large Telescope Compilation 2008 - Standard and High Definition

Duration ~5:50 min; High Definition 720p/50

Further information on the European Extremely Large Telescope can be found on the ESO E-ELT pages and on the E-ELT Science Web pages.

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The ESO Very Large Telescope Compilation 2007 - Standard Definition

Duration ~72 min; Standard Defintion

Further information on the La Silla Observatory can be found on the ESO Paranal pages

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The ALMA Compilation 2007 - Standard Definition

Duration ~60 min; Standard Defintion

Further information on the Atacama Large Millimeter Array can be found on the ESO ALMA pages and on the ALMA Science Web pages.

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This video in SD is available here