Second 8.2-m VLT mirror and its cell arrive at Paranal

This photo shows the box with the second 8.2-m Zerodur mirror in front of the Mirror Maintenance Building, in the morning after arrival at Paranal. From here it was later moved into the building, where the mirror was placed on the M1 cell. (Photo obtained on September 21, 1998).

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9844e
Type:Photographic
Release date:22 September 1998
Related releases:eso9844
Size:1024 x 768 px

About the Object

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

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