Installation of the M1 cell and mirror

VLT assembly work at the ESO Paranal Observatory. The M3 tower that supports the tertiary (flat) mirror is in place at the centre of the M1 cell. (Photo obtained on March 4, 1998).

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Id:eso9810j
Type:Photographic
Release date:10 March 1998
Related releases:eso9810
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Name:Mirror, Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:Paranal

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