The Laser Guide Star on the VLT

The Laser Guide Star in operation at the VLT. The Laser Guide Star Facility (LGSF) that is installed on the VLT UT4/YEPUN and produces a artificial guide star used for Adaptive Optics correction. This picture was obtained in January 2007.

Credit:
ESO

About the Image

Id:platform
Type:Photographic
Release date:3 December 2009, 23:18
Size:4116 x 2912 px

About the Object

Name:Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:Paranal

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