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The VISTA telescope
VISTA is the largest telescope in the world dedicated to surveying the sky. It has a huge camera that is sensitive to near-infrared wavelengths. Its primary mirror is 4.1 metres in diameter and is the most highly curved of its size. The extremely high curvature reduces the focal length, making the structure of the telescope extremely compact. This design enables VISTA to map large areas of the sky quickly and deeply.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
| Id: | vista_hz_01 |
| Type: | Fotografisch |
| Publicatiedatum: | 10 mei 2010 17:05 |
| Grootte: | 4256 x 2832 px |
Over het object
| Naam: | Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy |
| Type: | Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope |
| Categorie: | Survey Telescopes |
