Mirror installed on first VLT Unit Telescope

Final phases of the installation of the first unit telescope of the VLT at the Paranal Observatory. The convoy with the M1 Cell moves slowly through the Maintenance Area and the Paranal Base Camp. (Photo obtained on April 16, 1998).

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9813o
Type:Photographic
Release date:17 April 1998
Related releases:eso9813
Size:1500 x 1172 px

About the Object

Name:Mirror, Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:Paranal

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