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Inspecting the reflective surface

Immediately following the coating process, the top part of the chamber is lifted off and the newly coated, highly reflective surface is inspected.

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About the Image

Id:eso9950k
Type:Photographic
Release date:3 December 1999
Related releases:eso9950
Size:1280 x 960 px

About the Object

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

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