First major astronomical instrument mounted on VLT

On 10 September 1998, the first scientific instrument of the VLT, FORS1, was successfully mounted on the Cassegrain focus of the first 8.2-m VLT telescope (UT1). The work well done: a happy team poses in front of FORS1 after the instrument is attached and the transport carriage removed. (Photo obtained on September 10, 1998).

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ESO

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Id:eso9841f
Type:Photographic
Release date:11 September 1998
Related releases:eso9841
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Name:Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : People : Scientist
Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:People and Events

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