Integration of the LGSF launch telescope

The Laser Guide Star Facility (LGSF) is a powerful laser creating an artificial star used as reference for Adaptive Optics observations. It is shining through a small "launch telescope" mounted on top of Yepun, the 4th Unit Telescope of the VLT. Here, the lauch telescope is being integrated before its installation on the telescope.

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ESO

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Id:lgsf-integration
Type:Fotografisch
Publicatiedatum:3 december 2009 23:20
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Naam:Laser Guide Star
Type:Unspecified : People : Scientist
Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Facility
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