UT3-MELIPAL and VISIR
Every day, before the observations start, each telescope undergoes a complete start up during which each of its function is checked, like a plane before take off. Here, Melipal, the third Unit Telescope, has been moved to a very low altitude, revealing the cell holding its main mirror.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | melipal_ut3_startup_dec2004 |
| Type: | Photographic |
| Release date: | 3 December 2009, 23:19 |
| Size: | 4856 x 4579 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Very Large Telescope, VISIR |
| Type: | Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Instrument Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope |
| Category: | Paranal |
