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ESO Observatory
ESO ex
 
ESO in 		 
Date 12/2007
City Atacama desert
Country Chile

5 drycoolers with 10 fans each at 2400 m above sea level.

The drycoolers have a refrigerating capacity of  800 KW.

The complete cupola is cooled down to night temperature in order to avoid whirlwinds and condensation on the mirrors.

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