VLT main mirror deformation (astigmatism)

This image shows the corresponding, saddle-shaped deformation of the primary mirror (relative to its normal shape; vertical scale greatly enhanced).

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Om bilden

ID:eso9940c
Typ:Illustration
Publiceringsdatum:13 augusti 1999
Relaterade pressmeddelanden:eso9940
Storlek:767 x 596 px

Om objektet

Namn:Very Large Telescope
Typ:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Kategori:Paranal

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Stor jpeg
153,8 kB
Skärmstor jpeg
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