Unit Telescope 1 altitude bearings

A side view of one of the two large altitude bearings on the UT1. Now that they are completed, the light collected by the telescope passes through the opening to one of the instruments at the Nasmyth platform. Beyond the bearing is seen the massive centre piece, which supports the tube structure and the 9-m top ring.

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9725d
Type:Photographic
Release date:22 September 1997
Related releases:eso9725
Size:1024 x 768 px

About the Object

Name:VLT Unit Telescopes
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:Paranal

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