Video Compilations
ESO Video Compilations feature stock footage on some of ESO´s facilities and projects. These collections/tapes 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 to the organization. On special request it may be possible to provide extended stock footage on subjects different from those mentioned here.
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.
SD and HD Formats
These formats are sometimes split up into smaller files for easier download. Nevertheless, those are massive files, each having up to 1000 Megabytes and are therefore intended for TV broadcasters only. Please note that the material has been edited and encoded to the needs of broadcasters.
Available Compilations
- The ESO Very Large Telescope Video Collection 2008
- APEX Collection 2008
- ALMA Collection 2008
- Compilations available on Request
The ESO Very Large Telescope Video Collection 2008
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Duration ~16:30min., High Definition 720p/50
Preview Formats
- Quicktime, H.264, 640x360, 555kbits/sec, 66MB
- Quicktime, H.264, 640x360, 1.23mbits/sec, 146MB
- MPEG, 320x240, 76MB
- Flash, 320x180, 61MB
SD and HD Formats
HD: 720p/50 (QT, H.264); SD: PAL/16:9 (QT, H.264, anamorphic)
| Part 1: Very Large Telescope General Views | SD1 | HD1 |
| Part 2: VLT Unit Telescope | SD2 | HD2 |
| Part 3: VLT Instruments | SD3 | HD3 |
| Part 4: Laser Guide Star Facility | SD4 | HD4 |
| Part 5: VLT Delay Lines and Interferometric Laboratory | SD5 | HD5 |
| Part 6: Telescope Control Room, Astronomers Observing | SD6 | HD6 |
| Part 7: VISTA Telescope | SD7 | HD7 |
| Part 8: Residencia | SD8 | HD8 |
| Part 9: Atacama Desert Impressions | SD9 | HD9 |
| Part 10: VLT Observations | SD10 | HD10 |
APEX Collection 2008
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Further information about APEX can be found here and on the APEX website.
Duration ~5 min; High Definition 720p/50
Preview Formats
- Quicktime, H.264, 640x360, 555kbits/sec, 19MB
- Quicktime, H.264, 640x360, 1.23mbits/sec, 40MB
- MPEG, 320x240, 37MB
- Flash, 320x180, 17MB
SD and HD Formats
HD: 720p/50 (QT, H.264); SD: PAL/16:9 (QT, H.264, anamorphic)
ALMA Collection 2008
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Further information about ALMA can be found here and on the ALMA Science webpages.
Duration ~20 min; High Definition 720p/50
Preview Formats
- Quicktime, H.264, 640x360, 555kbits/sec, 66MB
- Quicktime, H.264, 640x360, 1.23mbits/sec, 152MB
- MPEG, 320x240, 93MB
- Flash, 320x180, 66MB
SD and HD Formats
HD: 720p/50 (QT, H.264); SD: PAL/16:9 (QT, H.264, anamorphic)
| Part 1: Computer Animations | SD1 | HD1 |
| Part 2: Chajnantor | SD2 | HD2 Part 1, HD2 Part 2 |
| Part 3: Operations Support Facility (OSF) | SD3 | HD3 |
| Part 4: European ALMA Antenna | SD4 | HD4 |
| Part 5: North American ALMA Antenna | SD5 | HD5 |
| Part 6: Japanese ALMA Antenna | SD6 | HD6 |
| Part 7: San Pedro de Atacama and Surroundings | SD7 | HD7 |
Compilations available on request
For tape requests please use the ESO Contact Form and send a message to our Broadcast Service.
The ESO Very Large Telescope Array
Duration ~72 min. Betacam-SP, PAL
ALMA-The Atacama Large Millimeter Array
Duration ~60 min., Betacam SP/PAL