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The problem of expanding a mirror to greater size

This sequence shows what would happen if the design of the ESO 3.6-metre telescope mirror, a rigid thick mirror, were to be expanded to the size of the VLT 8.2-metre mirrors. The thickness of the resultant mirror would make it extremely heavy and almost impossible to manufacture, transport and support.

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ESO/L. Calçada

À propos de la vidéo

Identification:MirrorEvolution2
Date de publication:2 septembre 2015 13:41
Durée:15 s
Frame rate:30 fps

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Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Catégorie:Paranal

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