Mock-up of the E-ELT mirror (artist’s impression)

Artist's impression of the mirror of the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT) — the world's biggest eye on the sky. Made of 798 hexagons, the mirror has a diameter of 39 metres. The E-ELT will be the largest optical/infrared telescope in the world.

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ESO

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Id:ann11072a
Type:Ontwerp
Publicatiedatum:12 oktober 2011 16:05
Gerelateerde mededelingen:ann11072
Grootte:2995 x 1659 px

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Naam:ESO Headquarters, ESO HQ Garching, Extremely Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Categorie:ELT
Illustrations

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