Removing the dummy mirror cell

The dummy mirror cell that was used for the first balancing tests of MELIPAL is removed from the telescope enclosure and placed on the transporter on which it will be brought down the mountain.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9943d
Type:Photographic
Release date:17 September 1999
Related releases:eso9943
Size:1280 x 960 px

About the Object

Name:Mirror, Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:Paranal

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