Astronomical Tourism in Chile - Elqui Valley and San Pedro de Atacama

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Observatorio GeminiWith joint participation of the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, United States, Argentina, Brazil and Chile, this astronomical center belonging to AURA is one of the most modern ones and began to operate in 2002. It is situated on Cerro Pachón, to the interior area of the Elqui Valley (Region of Coquimbo) It has 1 telescope with a diameter of 8.1 meters and its main purpose is the communication established with its twin telescope located on the Mauna Kea Mountain in the paradise island of Hawaii.
 
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