Installation of the Nasmyth Adapter-Rotators
The Nasmyth Adapter-Rotator, resting on a special (yellow) support and installation device, is lifted to the Nasmyth platform, on which will later be installed the astronomical instruments. The Nasmyth Adapter-Rotators will compensate for the sky field rotation that is inherent in the VLT alt-az mounting. (Photo obtained on March 22, 1998).
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso9812g |
| Type: | Photographic |
| Release date: | 24 March 1998 |
| Related releases: | eso9812 |
| Size: | 1024 x 768 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Very Large Telescope |
| Type: | Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Instrument |
| Category: | Paranal |
