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Mini-Symposium 60th Anniversary European Southern Observatory

26 september 2022 - 15.00 - 17.00
Mini-Symposium 60th Anniversary European Southern Observatory
Time:
15.00 - 17.00
Location:
Rijksmuseum Boerhaave
Organising party:
Netherlands Research School for Astronomy (NOVA)

The European Southern Observatory (ESO) turns 60 this year. To mark this occasion, ESO is planning to visit the different member states and celebrate this anniversary with their partners. The NOVA Board and Directorate are welcoming high-level delegations from both the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and from ESO. Their guests will include the Minister, Prof. Robbert Dijkgraaf, ESO’s Director General, Prof. Xavier Barcons, and the President of ESO-Council, Dr. Linda Tacconi.

The main event, including science and instrumentation highlights and talks by ESO and NOVA representatives, will be from 15:00 till 17:00, followed by drinks.

  • NOVA
  • European Southern Observatory

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