VLT and a speckling of stars

One of the VLT Unit Telescopes below a sky speckled with stars. The numerous flaps, or louvers, circumventing the enclosure are there to maintain airflow and help keep the interior of the telescope in equilibrium with the surrounding atmosphere.

Credit:

A. Tudorica/ESO

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Id:vlt_atudorica015-cc
Type:Fotografisch
Publicatiedatum:17 april 2015 12:13
Grootte:4150 x 5249 px

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Naam:Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Categorie:Paranal

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