VLT observatory on Cerro Paranal

This aerial photo, obtained on December 8, 1996, shows the construction progress at the site of the VLT Observatory on Cerro Paranal. It shows the site as seen from the North-West, during the early morning hours. While the enclosures for UT1 (Unit Telescope no. 1; to the right) and UT2 appear in their finished state, the cladding is almost complete on UT3.

Seen behind is the VLT base camp, also the site of the Mirror Maintenance Area.

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ESO

À propos de l'image

Identification:eso9642a
Type:Photographique
Date de publication:23 décembre 1996
Communiqués de presse en rapport:eso9642
Taille:800 x 538 px

À propos de l'objet

Nom:Cerro Paranal, Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Catégorie:Paranal

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