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Spinning around

The dynamism of ESO's Very Large Telescope in operation is captured in this unusual photograph, taken inside Unit Telescope 4.

As the system swings into action, the rotating walls of the dome move around the telescope structure, seen stationary in the centre of the image, which houses a mirror 8.2 metres in diameter.

The movement of the dome is captured by an extended exposure time.

Crédit:

ESO/F. Char

À propos de l'image

Identification:revolvingaroundut4
Type:Photographique
Date de publication:27 octobre 2015 11:50
Taille:3762 x 2508 px

À propos de l'objet

Nom:VLT Unit Telescopes
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Catégorie:Paranal

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