Instrumentation News

Paranal Instrumentation

June 2009: first images from ultra-fast OCam camera
May 2009: First Light for X-shooter! (Press Release)
April 2009: FORS1 decommissioned
March 2009: MUSE FDR
October 2008: Impressive AO demonstration by MAD
September 2008: First Light for PRIMA! (Press Release)
March 2008: First demonstration of a Laser Comb on an astronomical telescope (Press Release)
August 2007: First Light for HAWK-I! (Press Release)
April 2007: successful commissioning of the new FORS1 blue CCD mosaic and filters
March 25, 2007: MAD First Light (Press Release)