Size comparisons between the ELT primary mirror and other large planned facilities
This infographic compares the size of the Extremely Large Telescope's (ELT) main mirror with that of other planned major optical ground-based telescopes. The ELT, with a main mirror 39 metres in diameter, will be the largest telescope of its kind in the world.
This picture was inspired by infographic made by Wikipedia Author Cmglee.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
Id: | eso1717d |
Type: | Artwork |
Release date: | 30 May 2017, 16:00 |
Related releases: | eso1717 |
Size: | 11620 x 4425 px |
About the Object
Name: | Extremely Large Telescope |
Type: | Unspecified : Technology |
Category: | ELT Illustrations |
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