Astronomy in Chile Astronomy in Chile Chile can be considered astronomy's world capital. In 2011, Chile was home to 42% of the world's astronomical infrastructure consisting mostly of telescopes, and by 2020 it will contain around 70% of the global infrastructure. In the Atacama desert region located at northern Chile, the skies are exceptionally clear and dry for more than 300 days a year. These optimal conditions have attracted the world's scientific community to develop in the Atacama desert the most ambitious astronomical projects in the history of mankind. Chile welcomes a diverse and active astronomical community that includes Chilean and international professionals
Miss World Chile Miss World Chile Miss World Chile (Spanish: Miss Mundo Chile) is a national Beauty pageant which has been held sporadically since 1963, responsible for selecting Chile's representative to Miss World. Chile has sent 41 representatives, has had three Miss World Semi-Finalists and One Quarter-Finalist. In 1998, Daniella Campos won the title of Queen of the Americas and in 2011 Gabriela Pulgar won the Talent Competition The first Miss World Chile was selected from a small group of contestants by an Argentinian company that had the franchise for five South American countries. During the early 80's and to the late 90's,