ELT's M5 mirror (artist's impression)

The Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) will contain a total of five mirrors, the smallest of them being M5 — seen in this image. 

Despite being the smallest mirror in the ELT, measuring 2.7 by 2.2 metres, it will be the largest tip-tilt mirror in the world. 

Credit:

ESO

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Id:mirrors-m5-banner1
Type:Artwork
Release date:15 May 2024, 17:00
Related announcements:ann24008
Size:5000 x 3500 px

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Name:Extremely Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology
Category:ELT
Illustrations

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