Architect's view of the new NTT building on La Silla

This is an architect's view of the new NTT building on La Silla. The foundations for this unusual structure have already been laid at the secondary summit of the La Silla mountain. The building design will ensure the best possible "seeing", that is the best possible observing conditions, for the NTT.

Credit:
ESO

About the Image

Id:eso8801b
Type:Photographic
Release date:9 February 1988
Related releases:eso8801
Size:1764 x 1428 px

About the Object

Name:La Silla, New Technology Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory
Category:La Silla

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