Third MELIPAL M1 cell

The third M1 Cell, with the assembly ("tower") for the tertiary mirror at the centre, is placed under the telescope structure and slowly lifted into place.

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9943g
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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