Integration of the LGSF launch telescope

The Laser Guide Star Facility (LGSF) is a powerful laser creating an artificial star used as reference for Adaptive Optics observations. It is shining through a small "launch telescope" mounted on top of Yepun, the 4th Unit Telescope of the VLT. Here, the lauch telescope is being integrated before its installation on the telescope.

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Identificazione:lgsf-integration
Tipo:Fotografico
Data di pubblicazione:Giovedì 03 Dicembre 2009 23:20
Dimensione:4368 x 2912 px

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Nome:Laser Guide Star
Tipo:Unspecified : People : Scientist
Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Facility
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