Starting up

Every day, before the observations start, each telescope undergoes a complete start up during which each of its function is checked, like a plane before take off. Here, Kueyen, the second Unit Telescope of the VLT, is ready for the night.

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ESO

About the Image

Id:ut2_startup_dec2004
Type:Photographic
Release date:3 December 2009, 23:18
Size:4260 x 2877 px

About the Object

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

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