The primary mirror of the VLT

After the removal of the 8.2-m Zerodur mirror from its transport box, the protective layer is carefully peeled off. This plastic sheet was placed on the delicate surface, immediately after the polishing phase at REOSC in Paris.

Credit:

ESO/P.Gray

About the Image

Id:vlt-aiv-gray-2
Type:Photographic
Release date:16 April 2013, 14:56
Size:1280 x 960 px

About the Object

Name:Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : People : Other/General
Category:Paranal

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