VISTA's primary mirror

The VISTA Primary Mirror after being washed and prior to placement into the coating plant to receive a protected silver coating on 03 April 2008.

Credit:

ESO/VISTA

About the Image

Id:vista-p1060522
Type:Photographic
Release date:10 December 2009, 23:35
Size:640 x 480 px

About the Object

Name:Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:Paranal
Survey Telescopes

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