In today’s mini-episode, Cormac highlights how a proposed industrial megaproject threatens the pristine observing conditions at Paranal Observatory - home of the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope, as well as the upcoming Extremely Large Telescope and Cherenkov Telescope Array South facilities. We will also be taking our summer break a little later than usual - see you in a few weeks!Roel’s interview:https://astrobites.org/2025/08/29/the-looming-drama-for-the-paranal-observatory/Apply to join us as a co-host! https://astrosoundbites.com/recruiting-2025