The School Astronomy Congress is an activity that was born in 2013 and is currently led by the TITANs Millennium Nucleus, which belongs to ANID. Each year a group of students and their guiding teacher are awarded for developing an original scientific research and presenting it in front of a committee. As part of the…
In Chile, science and technology are celebrated during October, with various activities throughout the country with the purpose of creating opportunities for community participation and developing events that highlight the importance of science and technology in today’s society. LCO was once again part of these activities, beginning the celebrations with the ULS Science Week, an…
Las Campanas Observatory (LCO) of the Carnegie Institution for Science Observatories—a world-class astronomical institution—has an opening for a Science Operations Assistant (SOA) to work on the two 6.5-meter Magellan telescopes. As a key team member the SOA will be responsible for operating the telescopes, ensuring the safe and smooth execution of night observations. Additionally, the…
With the aim of disseminating astronomy in areas where this science is not commonly talked about, and thanks to the “Astroexpeditions” initiative of the National Astronomy Outreach Committee (NOC Chile) to the International Astronomical Union (IAU), a group of astronomers visited various places in the Lakes Region, to carry out outreach activities for various audiences.…
Observations using the Dark Energy Camera (DECam) confirm astronomers’ expectation that early-Universe quasars formed in regions of space densely populated with companion galaxies. DECam’s exceptionally wide field of view and special filters played a crucial role in reaching this conclusion, and the observations reveal why previous studies seeking to characterize the density of early-Universe quasar…
The Carnegie Observatories, a department of Carnegie Science, a non-profit, world-class astronomical institution with offices located in Pasadena, California, is seeking a Telescope and Instrument Operator to work at the Las Campanas Observatory in Chile. Carnegie astronomers and researchers representing a wide international consortium of institutions are conducting SDSS-V, an ambitious, multi-year, integrated visible and…
The supernova is a spectacular event in the universe, representing the final stage in the life of a massive star. Having exhausted its nuclear fuel, the star can no longer hold up against its gravity, resulting in a catastrophic collapse and an explosion that releases an enormous amount of energy, outshining its host galaxy for…
On May 25 and 26, 2024, Heritage Day was celebrated in Chile, which seeks to promote interaction with the diverse cultural expressions and historical resources that exist in the country. Las Campanas Observatory, LCO, was part of this great cultural activity, carrying out two activities in the Metropolitan Region. The first was a discussion about…
Las Campanas Observatory (LCO of the Carnegie Institution for Science Observatories)—a world-class astronomical institution—has an opening for a Science Operations Assistant (2) to work on the two 6.5-meter Magellan telescopes. As a key team member the Science operations Assistant will be responsible for operating the telescopes, ensuring the safe and smooth execution of night observations.…
Las Campanas Observatory (LCO), Chile. This is a full-time position based at LCO, Chile. The Las Campanas Observatory of the Carnegie Institution for Science seeks a highly motivated and qualified Support Astronomer to join our team. The successful candidate will be a team member responsible for supporting in situ and remote operations of the Magellan…
