Integration of the LGSF launch telescope

The Laser Guide Star Facility (LGSF) is a powerful laser creating an artificial star used as reference for Adaptive Optics observations. It is shining through a small "launch telescope" mounted on top of Yepun, the 4th Unit Telescope of the VLT. Here, the lauch telescope is being integrated before its installation on the telescope.

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Id:lgsf-integration
Tipo:Fotográfico
Data de divulgação:3 de Dezembro de 2009 às 23:20
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Nome:Laser Guide Star
Tipo:Unspecified : People : Scientist
Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Facility
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