EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY (ESO)

This video zooms on the Large Magellanic Cloud as revealed by the ESO's VISTA infrared survey telescope at the Paranal Observatory in Chile. Astronomers used this image to analyse in detail about 10 million individual stars in the Large Magellanic Cloud. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1914b/ Credit: ESO, N. Rinsinger (skysurvey.org). Music: Astral Electronic

This pan video explores the vivid face of our neighbouring galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud on an image produced by ESO's VISTA telescope. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1914e/ Credit: ESO/VMC Survey

This video compares a huge new infrared image of the Large Magellanic Cloud from ESO's VISTA telescope to a more traditional view in visible light. By observing at longer infrared wavelengths VISTA can penetrate the dust clouds of this neighbouring galaxy and reveal the stars much more clearly. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1914c/ Credit: ESO/VMC Survey

This video compares an infrared image of the Tarantula nebula in the neighbouring galaxy the Large Magellanic Cloud from ESO's VISTA telescope to a more traditional view in visible light. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1914d/ Subscribe to ESOcast in iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/esocast-hd/id295471183?mt=2 Receive future episodes on YouTube by pressing the Subscribe button above or follow us on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/esoastronomy Watch more ESOcast episodes: https://www.eso.org/public/videos/archive/category/esocast/ Find out how to view and contribute subtitles for the ESOcast in multiple languages, or translate this video on YouTube: https://www.eso.org/public/outreach/partnerships/translators/ Credit: ESO/VMC Survey

ESO’s VISTA telescope has been surveying our neighbouring galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud for about a decade. The observations revealed in unprecedented detail the properties of 10 million stars in the galaxy. As a result, astronomers have got new opportunities to study stellar evolution, galactic dynamics, and variable stars. The video is available in 4K UHD. The ESOcast Light is a series of short videos bringing you the wonders of the Universe in bite-sized pieces. The ESOcast Light episodes will not be replacing the standard, longer ESOcasts, but complement them with current astronomy news and images in ESO press releases. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1914a/ Subscribe to ESOcast in iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/esocast-hd/id295471183?mt=2 Receive future episodes on YouTube by pressing the Subscribe button above or follow us on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/esoastronomy Watch more ESOcast episodes: https://www.eso.org/public/videos/archive/category/esocast/ Find out how to view and contribute subtitles for the ESOcast in multiple languages, or translate this video on YouTube: https://www.eso.org/public/outreach/partnerships/translators/ Credit: Directed by: Nico Bartmann and Herbert Zodet. Editing: Nico Bartmann. Web and technical support: Gurvan Bazin and Raquel Yumi Shida. Written by: Vanessa Emeka-Okafor, Herbert Zodet and Mariya Lyubenova. Music: tonelabs – Expect The Unexpected (www.tonelabs.com) Footage and photos: ESO, Nick Risinger (skysurvey.org), VMC Survey. Scientific consultants: Paola Amico and Mariya Lyubenova.

Just how big is the Sun in comparison to other stars? This video shows the scales of known stars in our Milky Way galaxy and shows you just how big, or small, the Sun really is. This short video was taken from the planetarium show, The Sun — Our Living Star. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/scales_stars/ Credit: ESO/L. Calçada/M. Kornmesser

On 2 July 2019 a total solar eclipse passed over ESO’s La Silla observatory, as well as other areas of Chile and Argentina. This animation shows the path of the Moon's shadow during the eclipse as it approached and passed over South America, until it intersected the Earth’s shadow and vanished into the night. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1912b/ Credit: ESO/L. Calçada/spaceengine.org

This B-roll footage contains clips of attendees at the La Silla Total Solar Eclipse event on 2 July 2019, including researchers running experiments. The material has been edited especially for broadcast use, without commentary or music. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1912e/ Credit: ESO

This time-lapse was taken by a team of researchers observing the total solar eclipse visible from ESO’s La Silla Observatory on 2 July 2019. While their scientific observations used the REM telescope, visible in this image, they couldn’t resist capturing the moment as humans saw it as well. It follows the eclipse through totality, then continues to follow the sun as it sets towards the horizon. The bright streaks crossing the sky may look like shooting stars, but they're actually airplanes flying at normal speed — giving a sense of how much time is condensed into this short video. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1912g/ Credit: REM/ESO

This footage contains clips of the various attendees at the La Silla Total Solar Eclipse event on 2 July 2019. The event brought together about 1000 visitors to ESO's La Silla Observatory to view a total solar eclipse, including local school children, international tourists, and the President of the Republic of Chile. The material has been edited especially for broadcast use, without commentary or music. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1912h/ Credit: ESO/H. Zodet

3D animation of the Seagull Nebula. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1913d/ Credit: ESO/M. Kornmesser

This pan video explores the colourful and wispy Sharpless 2-296. This nebula forms the “wings” of an area of sky known as the Seagull Nebula — named for its resemblance to a gull in flight. This celestial bird contains a fascinating mix of intriguing astronomical objects. Glowing clouds weave amid dark dust lanes and bright stars. The Seagull Nebula — made up of dust, hydrogen, helium and traces of heavier elements — is the hot and energetic birthplace of new stars. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1913b/ Credit: ESO, Nick Risinger (skysurvey.org). Music: Astral Electronic.

This zoom video starts from a wide view of the Milky way and zooms in to the colourful and wispy Sharpless 2-296. This nebula forms the “wings” of an area of sky known as the Seagull Nebula — named for its resemblance to a gull in flight. This celestial bird contains a fascinating mix of intriguing astronomical objects. Glowing clouds weave amid dark dust lanes and bright stars. The Seagull Nebula — made up of dust, hydrogen, helium and traces of heavier elements — is the hot and energetic birthplace of new stars. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1913c/ Credit: ESO, Nick Risinger (skysurvey.org). Music: Astral Electronic.

Colourful and wispy Sharpless 2-296 forms the “wings” of an area of sky known as the Seagull Nebula — named for its resemblance to a gull in flight. This celestial bird contains a fascinating mix of intriguing astronomical objects. Glowing clouds weave amid dark dust lanes and bright stars. The Seagull Nebula — made up of dust, hydrogen, helium and traces of heavier elements — is the hot and energetic birthplace of new stars. The video is available in 4K UHD. The ESOcast Light is a series of short videos bringing you the wonders of the Universe in bite-sized pieces. The ESOcast Light episodes will not be replacing the standard, longer ESOcasts, but complement them with current astronomy news and images in ESO press releases. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1913a/ Subscribe to ESOcast in iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/esocast-hd/id295471183?mt=2 Receive future episodes on YouTube by pressing the Subscribe button above or follow us on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/esoastronomy Watch more ESOcast episodes: https://www.eso.org/public/videos/archive/category/esocast/ Find out how to view and contribute subtitles for the ESOcast in multiple languages, or translate this video on YouTube: https://www.eso.org/public/outreach/partnerships/translators/ Credit: ESO Directed by: Herbert Zodet. Editing: Herbert Zodet. Web and technical support: Javier Enciso and Raquel Yumi Shida. Written by: Laura Hiscott and Calum Turner. Music: John Stanford – Deep Space (johnstanfordmusic.com). Footage and photos: ESO, Nick Risinger (skysurvey.org), M. Kornmesser and Y. Beletsky (LCO). Scientific consultants: Paola Amico and Mariya Lyubenova.

A real-time video of the total solar eclipse visible from ESO’s La Silla Observatory on 2 July 2019. This rare event occurs when the Moon completely covers the bright face of the Sun, turning day into night. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1912d/ Credit: ESO/A. Santerne

A video of the total solar eclipse visible from ESO’s La Silla Observatory on 2 July 2019. This rare event occurs when the Moon completely covers the bright face of the Sun, turning day into night. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1912c/ Credit: ESO/R. Lucchesi

On 2 July 2019 a total solar eclipse was visible from ESO’s La Silla Observatory in Chile. 1000 people came from around the world for the chance to view this amazing event in an equally amazing place. These visitors saw the Moon cover the Sun completely, briefly turning day into night — a rare event that La Silla won’t see again until 2231. The video is available in 4K UHD. The ESOcast Light is a series of short videos bringing you the wonders of the Universe in bite-sized pieces. The ESOcast Light episodes will not be replacing the standard, longer ESOcasts, but complement them with current astronomy news and images in ESO press releases. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1912a/ Subscribe to ESOcast in iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/esocast-hd/id295471183?mt=2 Receive future episodes on YouTube by pressing the Subscribe button above or follow us on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/esoastronomy Watch more ESOcast episodes: https://www.eso.org/public/videos/archive/category/esocast/ Find out how to view and contribute subtitles for the ESOcast in multiple languages, or translate this video on YouTube: https://www.eso.org/public/outreach/partnerships/translators/ Credit: ESO

A replay of the broadcast of the total solar eclipse that was visible from ESO’s La Silla Observatory on 2 July 2019. It features views of the eclipse through telescopes and the public event at the observatory where 1000 people from around the world had the chance to view this amazing event in person. More information: https://www.eso.org/public/events/astro-evt/solareclipse2019/ Credit: ESO/Apical Technologies/A. Santerne (Aix-Marseille University / LAM)

From nebulae to supernovae, this video unveils the beauty hidden in the night sky by showcasing some of the most captivating images from ESO’s telescopes alongside mesmerising artists’ impressions of celestial objects. Take a few minutes to revel in the awe-inspiring wonders with which we share our Universe – a true celestial symphony. This new ESOcast is the thirteenth in ESO’s Chile Chill series, videos that immerse you in the world of astronomy. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/esocast203a/ Subscribe to ESOcast in iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/esocast-hd/id295471183?mt=2 Receive future episodes on YouTube by pressing the Subscribe button above or follow us on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/esoastronomy Watch more ESOcast episodes: https://www.eso.org/public/videos/archive/category/esocast/ Find out how to view and contribute subtitles for the ESOcast in multiple languages, or translate this video on YouTube: https://www.eso.org/public/outreach/partnerships/translators/ Credit: ESO. Directed by: Herbert Zodet. Editing: Herbert Zodet. Web and technical support: Mathias André and Raquel Yumi Shida. Written by: Calum Turner and Herbert Zodet. Music: Stan Dart — Supernova. Footage and photos: ESO, ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO), EHT Collaboration, spaceengine.org, L. Calçada, Digitized Sky Survey 2, RadioAstron, M. Kornmesser, De Gasperin et al., Kim et al., Theofanis N. Matsopoulos, ESA/Hubble, NASA, Mario Nonino, Piero Rosati and the ESO GOODS Team, S. Guisard (www.eso.org/~sguisard), Nick Risinger (skysurvey.org), Acknowledgement: VST/Omegacam Local Group Survey, H. Drass et al., NAF-VST/OmegaCAM. Acknowledgement: A. Grado, L. Limatola/INAF-Capodimonte Observatory. Scientific consultants: Paola Amico and Mariya Lyubenova.

The unique capabilities of the SPHERE instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope have enabled it to obtain the sharpest images of a double asteroid as it flew by Earth on 25 May. While this double asteroid was not itself a threatening object, scientists used the opportunity to rehearse the response to a hazardous Near-Earth Object (NEO), proving that ESO’s front-line technology could be critical in planetary defence. This artist’s impression shows both components of the double asteroid 1999 KW4 tumbling through space during its Earth fly-by. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1910b/ Credit: ESO/M. Kornmesser

ATTRACT, a Horizon 2020 research and innovation project funded by the European Union and backed by a consortium of 9 partners including ESO, has announced 170 breakthrough ideas which will each receive €100,000 to develop technologies that have the potential to change society. Two ESO-related projects were among those selected. One — 3D-CANCER-SPEC — will bring astronomical technology to bear against cancer, one of the leading cause of death worldwide. The video is available in 4K UHD. The ESOcast Light is a series of short videos bringing you the wonders of the Universe in bite-sized pieces. The ESOcast Light episodes will not be replacing the standard, longer ESOcasts, but complement them with current astronomy news and images in ESO press releases. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1909a/ Subscribe to ESOcast in iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/esocast-hd/id295471183?mt=2 Receive future episodes on YouTube by pressing the Subscribe button above or follow us on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/esoastronomy Watch more ESOcast episodes: https://www.eso.org/public/videos/archive/category/esocast/ Find out how to view and contribute subtitles for the ESOcast in multiple languages, or translate this video on YouTube: https://www.eso.org/public/outreach/partnerships/translators/ Credit: ESO. Directed by: Nico Bartmann. Editing: Nico Bartmann. Web and technical support: Mathias André and Raquel Yumi Shida. Written by: Laura Hiscott and Lars Lindbergh Christensen. Music: tonelabs - The Red North (www.tonelabs.com). Footage and photos: ESO, innoFSPEC Potsdam, Moralejo et al. (2017), NASA, ESA, M. Kornmesser, J. Pérez, R. Bacon, M. Fumagalli, L. Calçada, B.Tafreshi (twanight.org). Scientific consultant: Paola Amico. Executive producer: Lars Lindberg Christensen.

The unique capabilities of the SPHERE instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope have enabled it to obtain the sharpest images of a double asteroid as it flew by Earth on 25 May. While this double asteroid was not itself a threatening object, scientists used the opportunity to rehearse the response to a hazardous Near-Earth Object (NEO), proving that ESO’s front-line technology could be critical in planetary defence. The video is available in 4K UHD. The ESOcast Light is a series of short videos bringing you the wonders of the Universe in bite-sized pieces. The ESOcast Light episodes will not be replacing the standard, longer ESOcasts, but complement them with current astronomy news and images in ESO press releases. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1910a/ Subscribe to ESOcast in iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/esocast-hd/id295471183?mt=2 Receive future episodes on YouTube by pressing the Subscribe button above or follow us on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/esoastronomy Watch more ESOcast episodes: https://www.eso.org/public/videos/archive/category/esocast/ Find out how to view and contribute subtitles for the ESOcast in multiple languages, or translate this video on YouTube: https://www.eso.org/public/outreach/partnerships/translators/ Credit: ESO. Directed by: Nico Bartmann. Editing: Nico Bartmann. Web and technical support: Mathias André and Raquel Yumi Shida. Written by: Laura Hiscott and Calum Turner. Music: tonelabs - Orion Fog (www.tonelabs.com). Footage and photos: ESO, D. Gasparri (www.astroatacama.com), M. Kornmesser, NASA, ESA. Scientific consultant: Paola Amico and Mariya Lyubenova.

ATTRACT, a Horizon 2020 research and innovation project funded by the European Union and backed by a consortium of 9 partners including ESO, has announced 170 breakthrough ideas which will each receive €100,000 to develop technologies that have the potential to change society. The project called 3D-CANCER-SPEC will bring astronomical technology to bear against cancer, one of the leading cause of death worldwide. This project — coordinated by Martin Roth of innoFSPEC at the Leibniz-Institut für Astrophysik Potsdam — will combine the expertise of two partners involved in the development of the innovative MUSE instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1909c/ Credit: ATTRACT

ATTRACT, a Horizon 2020 research and innovation project funded by the European Union and backed by a consortium of 9 partners including ESO, has announced 170 breakthrough ideas which will each receive €100,000 to develop technologies that have the potential to change society. The project called Single Photon Visible Light Image Sensors for Science and Technology, coordinated by Konstantin Stefanov of the Open University in partnership with ESO detector specialist Mark Downing, aims to develop single-photon visible-light imagers, suitable for adaptive optics systems and low-light level spectroscopic and imaging applications. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1909b/ Credit: ATTRACT

The Gaia spacecraft, operated by the European Space Agency (ESA), surveys the sky from Earth orbit to create the largest, most precise, three-dimensional map of our Galaxy ever. Observations from ESO’s VLT Survey Telescope (VST), have captured Gaia in motion as a faint series of dots trailing across the night sky. These observations were taken as part of an ongoing collaborative effort to measure Gaia’s orbit and improve the accuracy of its unprecedented star map. The video is available in 4K UHD. The ESOcast Light is a series of short videos bringing you the wonders of the Universe in bite-sized pieces. The ESOcast Light episodes will not be replacing the standard, longer ESOcasts, but complement them with current astronomy news and images in ESO press releases. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1908a/ Subscribe to ESOcast in iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/esocast-hd/id295471183?mt=2 Receive future episodes on YouTube by pressing the Subscribe button above or follow us on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/esoastronomy Watch more ESOcast episodes: https://www.eso.org/public/videos/archive/category/esocast/ Find out how to view and contribute subtitles for the ESOcast in multiple languages, or translate this video on YouTube: https://www.eso.org/public/outreach/partnerships/translators/ Credit: ESO Directed by: Herbert Zodet and Nico Bartmann. Editing: Nico Bartmann. Web and technical support: Mathias André and Raquel Yumi Shida. Written by: Laura Hiscott and Calum Turner. Music: Tim Turusov - Final Light (www.turusov.com). Footage and photos: ESO, ESA, Y. Beletsky, C. Carreau, ATG medialab, L. Calçada. Scientific consultant: Paola Amico. Executive producer: Lars Lindberg Christensen.

This artist's impression shows the orbit of the ESA spacecraft Gaia around a region in space known as Lagrangian Point 2 — L2. Gaia surveys the sky from orbit to create the largest, most precise, three-dimensional map of our Galaxy. One year ago, the Gaia mission produced its much-awaited second data release, which included high-precision measurements — positions, distance and proper motions — of more than one billion stars in our Milky Way galaxy. This catalogue has enabled transformational studies in many fields of astronomy, addressing the structure, origin and evolution the Milky Way and generating more than 1700 scientific publications since its launch in 2013.  In order to reach the accuracy necessary for Gaia’s sky maps, it is crucial to pinpoint the position of the spacecraft from Earth. Therefore, while Gaia scans the sky, gathering data for its stellar census, astronomers regularly monitor its position using a global network of optical telescopes, including the VST at ESO’s Paranal Observatory. The VST is currently the largest survey telescope observing the sky in visible light, and records Gaia’s position in the sky every second night throughout the year. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1908b/ Credit: ESO/L. Calçada

The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) — a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration — was designed to capture images of a black hole. In coordinated press conferences across the globe, EHT researchers revealed that they succeeded, unveiling the first direct visual evidence of a supermassive black hole and its shadow. This 17-minute film explores the efforts that led to this historic image, from the science of Einstein and Schwarzschild to the struggles and successes of the EHT collaboration. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1907a/ Credit: ESO Directed by: Lars Lindberg Christensen Art Direction, Production Design: Martin Kornmesser Written by: Sarah Leach, Laura Hiscott, Lars Lindberg Christensen and Calum Turner 3D animations and graphics: Martin Kornmesser and Luis Calçada Editing: Martin Kornmesser Producer: Herbert Zodet Music: Johan B. Monell – Shadow of the Universe Part I-Shadow Of The Universe (parts 1-5) (www.johanmonell.com) and Stellardrone – Galaxies. Footage and photos: ESO, Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration, ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO), IRAM/Diverticimes/Cinedia, Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy, BlackHoleCam/Radboud University/Cristian Afker/Cafker Productions, Digitized Sky Survey 2, De Gasperin et al., Kim et al.,  mediomix, ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/General Dynamics C4 Systems, Nicolle R. Fuller/NSF, Jordy Davelaar et al., B. Tafreshi (twanight.org), C. Malin (christophmalin.com), Glen Petitpas/SMA,P. Horálek, James Lowenthal (Dept. of Astronomy, Smith College), J. Weintroub, SMT/Used with permission from University of Arizona, David Harvey, photographer, William Montgomerie/JCMT/EAO,LMT/INAOE Archive, M. Druckmüller, P. Aniol SMT/University of Arizona by Bob Demers /©2019 Arizona Board of Regents, Junhan Kim (Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory, University of Arizona), Spaceengine.org, L. Calçada, Y. Beletsky (LCO), M. Kornmesser, H. Zodet, ESA/Hubble,Onsala Space Observatory, Historische Museum Bern/Albert-Einstein-Archiv, Jerusalem, Ferdinand Schmutzer, Royal Observatory, Greenwich, Jonathan Riley,Luca Micheli, Karl Schwarzschild image courtesy AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives, Afshin Darian/The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Submillimeter Array, Thalia Traianou (Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy), Steven H. Keys and http://www.keysphotography.com, and Robert Schwarz (www.antarctic-adventures.de). Scientific consultants: Paola Amico and Mariya Lyubenova.  Web and technical support: Mathias André and Raquel Yumi Shida. Executive producer: Lars Lindberg Christensen.

This video explores magnetohydrodynamic simulations of the environment around the black hole at the heart of M87. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1907o/ Credit: Weih, Fromm, Younsi, Rezzolla

The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) -- a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration -- was designed to capture images of a black hole. In coordinated press conferences across the globe, EHT researchers revealed that they succeeded, unveiling the first direct visual evidence of a supermassive black hole and its shadow. The video is available in 4K UHD. The ESOcast Light is a series of short videos bringing you the wonders of the Universe in bite-sized pieces. The ESOcast Light episodes will not be replacing the standard, longer ESOcasts, but complement them with current astronomy news and images in ESO press releases. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1907b/ Subscribe to ESOcast in iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/esocast-hd/id295471183?mt=2 Receive future episodes on YouTube by pressing the Subscribe button above or follow us on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/esoastronomy Watch more ESOcast episodes: https://www.eso.org/public/videos/archive/category/esocast/ Find out how to view and contribute subtitles for the ESOcast in multiple languages, or translate this video on YouTube: https://www.eso.org/public/outreach/partnerships/translators/ Credit: ESO Directed by: Nico Bartmann and Herbert Zodet. Editing: Nico Bartmann. Web and technical support: Mathias André and Raquel Yumi Shida. Written by: Laura Hiscott and Calum Turner. Music: John Stanford — Deep Space (johnstanfordmusic.com). Footage and photos: ESO, Event Horizon Collaboration, IRAM/Cinedia, Digitized Sky Survey 2, De Gasperin et al., Kim et al., Jordy Davelaar et al., William Montgomerie/JCMT/EAO, James Lowenthal (Dept. of Astronomy, Smith College), SMT/University of Arizona by Bob Demers, Arizona Board of Regents, Junhan Kim (Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory, University of Arizona), L. Calçada, B. Tafreshi (twanight.org) and J. Weintroub. Scientific consultants: Paola Amico and Mariya Lyubenova.  Executive producer: Lars Lindberg Christensen.

This artist’s impression delves into the surroundings of a black hole, showing an accretion disc of superheated plasma and a relativistic jet. It also depicts the paths of photons in the vicinity of a black hole. The gravitational bending and capture of light by the event horizon is the cause of the shadow captured by the Event Horizon Telescope. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1907n/ Credit: Nicolle R. Fuller/NSF

The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) — a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration — was designed to capture images of a black hole. In coordinated press conferences across the globe, EHT researchers revealed that they succeeded, unveiling the first direct visual evidence of a supermassive black hole and its shadow. This zoom video starts with a view of ALMA and zooms in on the heart of M87, showing successively more detailed observations and culminating in the first direct visual evidence of a supermassive black hole’s shadow. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1907c/ Credit: ESO/L. Calçada, Digitized Sky Survey 2, ESA/Hubble, RadioAstron, De Gasperin et al., Kim et al., EHT Collaboration. Music: Niklas Falcke

In anticipation of the first image of a black hole, Jordy Davelaar and colleagues built a virtual reality simulation of one of these fascinating astrophysical objects. Their simulation shows a black hole surrounded by luminous matter. This matter disappears into the black hole in a vortex-like way, and the extreme conditions cause it to become a glowing plasma. The light emitted is then deflected and deformed by the powerful gravity of the black hole. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1907d/ Credit: Jordy Davelaar et al./Radboud University/BlackHoleCam

In anticipation of the first image of a black hole, Jordy Davelaar and colleagues built a virtual reality simulation of one of these fascinating astrophysical objects. Their simulation shows a black hole surrounded by luminous matter. This matter disappears into the black hole in a vortex-like way, and the extreme conditions cause it to become a glowing plasma. The light emitted is then deflected and deformed by the powerful gravity of the black hole. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1907h/ Credit: Jordy Davelaar et al./Radboud University/BlackHoleCam

This animation shows the locations of some of the telescopes making up the EHT, as well as the long baselines between the telescopes. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1907g/ Credit: ESO/ L. Calçada

This artist’s impression depicts the black hole at the heart of the enormous elliptical galaxy M87. This black hole was chosen as the object of paradigm-shifting observations by the Event Horizon Telescope. The superheated material surrounding the black hole is shown, as is the relativistic jet launched by M87’s black hole. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1907e/ Credit: ESO/M. Kornmesser

This B-roll footage contains footage of interviews with members of the EHT collaboration. The material has been edited especially for broadcast use, without commentary or music. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1907k/ Credit: ESO/BlackHoleCam/Radboud University/ Cristian Afker/Cafker Productions/ Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy. Produced by: Cristian Afker/Cafker Productions /ESO.

This artist’s impression depicts the black hole at the heart of the enormous elliptical galaxy M87. This black hole was chosen as the object of paradigm-shifting observations by the Event Horizon Telescope. The superheated material surrounding the black hole is shown. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1907f/ Credit: ESO/M. Kornmesser

This B-roll footage contains footage of interviews with members of the EHT collaboration. The material has been edited especially for broadcast use, without commentary or music. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1907l/ Credit: ESO/BlackHoleCam /Radboud University/ Cristian Afker/Cafker Productions/Goethe University Frankfurt. Produced by: Cristian Afker/Cafker Productions /ESO.

This B-roll footage contains footage of the science and technology behind the Event Horizon Telescope. The material has been edited especially for broadcast use, without commentary or music. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1907m/ Credit: ESO/BlackHoleCam/Radboud University/CristianAfker/CafkerProductions/mediomix, IRAM/Cinedia/Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy/Junhan Kim (Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory, University of Arizona)/Thalia Traianou (Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy)/ ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO). Produced by: Cristian Afker/Cafker Productions /ESO.

The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) — a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration — was designed to capture images of a black hole. In coordinated press conferences across the globe, EHT researchers revealed that they succeeded, unveiling the first direct visual evidence of a supermassive black hole and its shadow. This video highlights the European contributions to this project, ranging from infrastructures such as ALMA, APEX, and the IRAM 30-meter Telescope to funding from ESO. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1907j/ Credit: ESO, IRAM, ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO), C. Malin (christophmalin.com), William Montgomerie/JCMT/EAO, B. Tafreshi (twanight.org), P. Horálek. BlackHoleCam/Radboud University/Cristian Afker/Cafker Productions, Junhan Kim (Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory, University of Arizona), Glen Petitpas/SMA, M. Kornmesser, L. Calçada, IRAM/Cinedia, SMT/Used with permission from University of Arizona, David Harvey, photographer, James Lowenthal (Dept. of Astronomy, Smith College). Produced by: ESO

Since its inauguration in 1969, ESO’s La Silla Observatory has been at the forefront of astronomy. Its suite of state-of-the-art instruments has allowed astronomers to make ground-breaking discoveries and paved the way for future generations of telescopes. Even after 50 years of observations, ESO’s telescopes at La Silla continue to push the boundaries of astronomy, discovering alien worlds and unveiling the cosmos in breathtaking detail. The video is available in 4K UHD. The ESOcast Light is a series of short videos bringing you the wonders of the Universe in bite-sized pieces. The ESOcast Light episodes will not be replacing the standard, longer ESOcasts, but complement them with current astronomy news and images in ESO press releases. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1906a/ Subscribe to ESOcast in iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/esocast-hd/id295471183?mt=2 Receive future episodes on YouTube by pressing the Subscribe button above or follow us on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/esoastronomy Watch more ESOcast episodes: https://www.eso.org/public/videos/archive/category/esocast/ Find out how to view and contribute subtitles for the ESOcast in multiple languages, or translate this video on YouTube: https://www.eso.org/public/outreach/partnerships/translators/ Credit: ESO. Directed by: Nico Bartmann. Editing: Nico Bartmann. Web and technical support: Mathias André and Raquel Yumi Shida. Written by: Laura Hiscott and Calum Turner. Music: John Stanford — The Edge (johnstanfordmusic.com). Footage and photos: ESO, G. Hüdepohl (atacamaphoto.com), L. Calçada, J. Pérez, Liam Young/Unknown Fields. Scientific consultant: Paola Amico and Mariya Lyubenova. Executive producer: Lars Lindberg Christensen.

The HR 8799 system harbors four super-Jupiters orbiting with periods that range from decades to centuries. HR 8799e is the innermost planet in this video. This footage consists of 7 images of HR 8799 taken with the Keck Telescope over 7 years. The video was made by Jason Wang, data was reduced by Christian Marois, and the orbits were fit by Quinn Konopacky. Bruce Macintosh, Travis Barman, and Ben Zuckerman assisted in the observations. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1905b/ Credit: J. Wang et al.

The GRAVITY instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI) has made the first direct observation of an exoplanet using optical interferometry. This method revealed a complex exoplanetary atmosphere with clouds of iron and silicates swirling in a planet-wide storm. The technique presents unique possibilities for characterising many of the exoplanets known today. The video is available in 4K UHD. The ESOcast Light is a series of short videos bringing you the wonders of the Universe in bite-sized pieces. The ESOcast Light episodes will not be replacing the standard, longer ESOcasts, but complement them with current astronomy news and images in ESO press releases. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1905a/ Subscribe to ESOcast in iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/esocast-hd/id295471183?mt=2 Receive future episodes on YouTube by pressing the Subscribe button above or follow us on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/esoastronomy Watch more ESOcast episodes: https://www.eso.org/public/videos/archive/category/esocast/ Find out how to view and contribute subtitles for the ESOcast in multiple languages, or translate this video on YouTube: https://www.eso.org/public/outreach/partnerships/translators/ Credit: Credit: ESO Directed by: Nico Bartmann. Editing: Nico Bartmann. Web and technical support: Mathias André and Raquel Yumi Shida. Written by: Sarah Leach & Calum Turner. Music: John Stanford — Aurora (johnstanfordmusic.com) Footage and photos: ESO, L. Calçada, Nick Risinger (skysurvey.org), , D. Gasparri (www.astroatacama.com). Scientific consultants: Paola Amico and Mariya Lyubenova. Executive producer: Lars Lindberg Christensen.

Hidden in one of the darkest corners of the Orion constellation, this Cosmic Bat is spreading its hazy wings through interstellar space two thousand light-years away. It is illuminated by the young stars nestled in its core — despite being shrouded by opaque clouds of dust, their bright rays still illuminate the nebula. Too dim to be discerned by the naked eye, NGC 1788 reveals its soft colours to ESO's Very Large Telescope in this image — the most detailed to date. The video is available in 4K UHD. The ESOcast Light is a series of short videos bringing you the wonders of the Universe in bite-sized pieces. The ESOcast Light episodes will not be replacing the standard, longer ESOcasts, but complement them with current astronomy news and images in ESO press releases. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1904a/ Subscribe to ESOcast in iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/esocast-hd/id295471183?mt=2 Receive future episodes on YouTube by pressing the Subscribe button above or follow us on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/esoastronomy Watch more ESOcast episodes: https://www.eso.org/public/videos/archive/category/esocast/ Find out how to view and contribute subtitles for the ESOcast in multiple languages, or translate this video on YouTube: https://www.eso.org/public/outreach/partnerships/translators/ Credit: ESO Directed by: Nico Bartmann. Editing: Nico Bartmann. Web and technical support: Mathias André and Raquel Yumi Shida. Written by: Sarah Leach & Calum Turner. Music: tonelabs — The Red North. Footage and photos: ESO, Digitized Sky Survey 2, N. Risinger (skysurvey.org). Scientific consultants: Paola Amico & Mariya Lyubenova. Executive producer: Lars Lindberg Christensen.

This zoom video starts with a wide view of the Milky Way and ends with a close-up look at NGC 1788. Hidden in one of the darkest corners of the Orion constellation, this Cosmic Bat is spreading its hazy wings through interstellar space two thousand light-years away. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1904c/ Credit: ESO/Digitized Sky Survey 2/N. Risinger (skysurvey.org)/XXX. Music: XXX

ESO is celebrating the twentieth anniversary of one of the VLT’s most versatile instruments, the FOcal Reducer and low dispersion Spectrograph -- FORS2. FORS2 — which was originally accompanied by its twin FORS1 — is an instrument mounted on one of the VLT's 8.2-metre Unit Telescopes at Paranal. Its ability to image large areas of the sky in exceptional detail has made it a coveted member of ESO's fleet of cutting-edge scientific instruments. Since its first light twenty years ago, FORS2 has become known as “the Swiss army knife of instruments”. This moniker originates from its uniquely broad set of functions. FORS2’s versatility extends beyond purely scientific uses — its ability to capture beautiful high-quality images makes it a particularly useful tool for public outreach. The video is available in 4K UHD. The ESOcast Light is a series of short videos bringing you the wonders of the Universe in bite-sized pieces. The ESOcast Light episodes will not be replacing the standard, longer ESOcasts, but complement them with current astronomy news and images in ESO press releases. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1904b/ Subscribe to ESOcast in iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/esocast-hd/id295471183?mt=2 Receive future episodes on YouTube by pressing the Subscribe button above or follow us on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/esoastronomy Watch more ESOcast episodes: https://www.eso.org/public/videos/archive/category/esocast/ Find out how to view and contribute subtitles for the ESOcast in multiple languages, or translate this video on YouTube: https://www.eso.org/public/outreach/partnerships/translators/ Credit: ESO Directed by: Nico Bartmann. Editing: Nico Bartmann. Web and technical support: Mathias André and Raquel Yumi Shida. Written by: Laura Hiscott & Calum Turner. Music: John Stanford — The Watchers (johnstanfordmusic.com). Footage and photos: ESO, D. Gasparri (astroatacama.com), H. Zodet, M. Kornmesser, L. Calçada, Nick Risinger (skysurvey.org). Scientific consultants: Paola Amico & Mariya Lyubenova. Executive producer: Lars Lindberg Christensen.

This video pans across NGC 1788. Hidden in one of the darkest corners of the Orion constellation, this Cosmic Bat is spreading its hazy wings through interstellar space two thousand light-years away. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1904d/ Credit: ESO. Music: Mat Javis — The Shape of Things to Come.

On 19 April 2019, the young Munich-based "electronic-jazz-collective" Ark Noir will play under the planetarium dome at the ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre. The group’s original compositions, which blend synth-heavy improvisation and beats, will be accompanied by 360-degree visuals, immersing fans in a unique, cosmic experience. The young Munich-based "electronic-jazz-collective" Ark Noir draws inspiration from different styles like Jazz, Hip-Hop, Dub, Beatmusic and Techno to create their fresh and undogmatic sound. Their original compositions, by saxophonist Moritz Stahl, drummer Marco Dufner and keyboarder Sam Hylton, blend synth-heavy improvisation and beats. To reserve a place at Ark Noir — Live in the Universe, on 19 April 2019, from 20:00, please book your tickets here https://supernova.eso.org/programme/booking/3dq29/. The ticket price is 20 euro and places are limited to 109 seats. Credit: ESO/Ark Noir

In this ESOcast, six astronomers tell us about the hottest topics in contemporary astronomy. Covering topics ranging from dark matter to exoplanets, these astronomers make the case for why these cutting-edge fields deserve time at ESO's telescopes. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/esocast194a/ Subscribe to ESOcast in iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/esocast-hd/id295471183?mt=2 Receive future episodes on YouTube by pressing the Subscribe button above or follow us on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/esoastronomy Watch more ESOcast episodes: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/archive/category/esocast/ Find out how to view and contribute subtitles for the ESOcast in multiple languages, or translate this video on YouTube: http://www.eso.org/public/outreach/partnerships/translators/ Credit: ESO.   Directed by: Herbert Zodet. Editing: Herbert Zodet. Web and technical support: Mathias André and Raquel Yumi Shida. Written by: Stephen Molyneux and Calum Turner. Narration: Sara Mendes da Costa. Music: Tomaz Vital (trilhavital.com) — Horizontes and Nuclearmetal/New Horizons — Planetarium. Footage and photos: ESO, M. Kornmesser, L. Calçada, spaceengine.org, S. Brunier, ESA, Hubble, NASA, G. Bacon, L. Frattare, Z. Levay, J. Anderson (STScI), P. Horálek, D. Elbaz, Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA), A. Nota (ESA/STScI), Westerlund 2 Science Team, F. Ferraro (University of Bologna),  T. Matsopoulos, Daniele Gasparri, F. Kamphues, Frank Summers, Space Telescope Science Institute, Martin White, UC Berkeley, Lars Hernquist, Harvard University, C. Malin (christophmalin.com), B. Tafreshi (twanight.org), Gianluca Lombardi (glphoto.it) and The Illustris Project (visualization by Dylan Nelson). Scientific consultant: Paola Amico. Executive producer: Lars Lindberg Christensen.

This dazzling region of newly-forming stars in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) was captured by the Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope. The relatively small amount of dust in the LMC and MUSE’s acute vision allowed intricate details of the region to be picked out in visible light. Deep within the glowing cloud of the HII region LHA 120-N 180B, MUSE spotted a jet emitted by a fledgling star — a massive young stellar object. This is the first time such a jet has been observed in visible light outside the Milky Way. Usually, such jets are obscured by their dusty surroundings, meaning they can only be detected at infrared or radio wavelengths by telescopes such as ALMA. However, the relatively dust-free environment of the LMC allowed this jet — named Herbig–Haro 1177, or HH 1177 for short — to be observed at visible wavelengths. At nearly 33 light-years in length, it is one of the longest such jets ever observed. The video is available in 4K UHD. The ESOcast Light is a series of short videos bringing you the wonders of the Universe in bite-sized pieces. The ESOcast Light episodes will not be replacing the standard, longer ESOcasts, but complement them with current astronomy news and images in ESO press releases. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1903a/ Subscribe to ESOcast in iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/esocast-hd/id295471183?mt=2 Receive future episodes on YouTube by pressing the Subscribe button above or follow us on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/esoastronomy Watch more ESOcast episodes: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/archive/category/esocast/ Find out how to view and contribute subtitles for the ESOcast in multiple languages, or translate this video on YouTube: http://www.eso.org/public/outreach/partnerships/translators/ Credit: ESO Directed by: Nico Bartmann. Editing: Nico Bartmann. Web and technical support: Mathias André and Raquel Yumi Shida. Written by: Laura Hiscott and Calum Turner. Music: Tim Turusov — Final Light (www.turusov.com). Footage and photos: ESO, J. Colosimo, Digitized Sky Survey 2, N. Risinger (skysurvey.org), A McLeod et al. Scientific consultant: Paola Amico and Mariya Lyubenova. Executive producer: Lars Lindberg Christensen.