MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope - daytime view

The MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope at La Silla has been in operation since early 1984. Operation and maintenance of the telescope was the responsibility of ESO until September 2013. The telescope (which is a fork mounted Ritchey-Chretien) was built by Zeiss and has been in use at La Silla since 1984. It is equipped with WFI, FEROS and GROND.

Credit:

ESO/H.H.Heyer

About the Image

Id:esopia00046teles
Type:Photographic
Release date:3 December 2009, 23:18
Size:2127 x 3000 px

About the Object

Name:MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:La Silla

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