Australia Signs Arrangement with ESO (IMAGE) ESO Caption At a ceremony in Canberra, Australia, on July 11 2017, an arrangement was signed to begin a 10-year strategic partnership between ESO and Australia. The partnership will further strengthen ESO's program, both scientifically and technically, and will give Australian astronomers and industry access to the La Silla Paranal Observatory. It may also be the first step towards Australia becoming an ESO Member State. Credit Australian Government Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.