The European Southern Observatory (ESO) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to astronomical research. Founded in 1962, it operates several observatories in Chile, including the Very Large Telescope (VLT) and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA). ESO provides state-of-the-art facilities for scientists from its member countries to study the universe. ESO plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of astronomy and astrophysics. It collaborates with various international partners and contributes to significant discoveries, such as the imaging of black holes and the study of exoplanets. Its research helps to expand our knowledge of the cosmos and our place within it.