Mirror installed on first VLT Unit Telescope

The M1 Cell with the dummy concrete mirror, having been detached from the bottom end of the UT1 tube, is moved out of the telescope enclosure by means of the special handling tool. In the door below is seen the M3 tower. (Photo obtained on April 4, 1998).

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9813a
Type:Photographic
Release date:17 April 1998
Related releases:eso9813
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About the Object

Name:Mirror, Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:Paranal

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