Coating chamber

This is a view of the top part of the coating chamber, during the preparations for the coating of the third 8.2-m mirror. The magnetron is well visible. For the coating process, the top part is placed on the lower part in which the mirror rests and the chamber is closed. The magnetron heats blocks of ultra-pure aluminium to vaporization and aluminium atoms are deposited on the mirror surface.

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Identificazione:eso9950j
Tipo:Fotografico
Data di rilascio:03 Dicembre 1999
Notizie relative:eso9950
Grandezza:1280 x 960 px

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Nome:Mirror, Paranal
Tipo:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Facility
Categoria:Paranal

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