The VLT Survey Telescope observing on a moonlit night

This night view taken from the inside of the VST enclosure shows the telescope observing on a moonlit night. The bright Moon can be seen crossing the opening of the enclosure during this long exposure.

Credit:

ESO/INAF-VST/OmegaCAM/G. Lombardi (glphoto.it)

About the Image

Id:eso1119l
Type:Photographic
Release date:8 June 2011, 12:00
Related releases:eso1119
Size:3456 x 5184 px

About the Object

Name:VLT Survey Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:Survey Telescopes

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