M1 cell elevator, Dec2005
When the main mirror (M1) is removed from the telescope, the whole cell holding the mirror has to be lowered from the observing floor onto a truck waiting on the platform. This is the role of the giant elevator visible here. A large crew is required for this delicate operation.
Créditos:ESO/H.H.Heyer
Sobre a imagem
Id: | img_0691 |
Tipo: | Fotográfico |
Data de divulgação: | 3 de Dezembro de 2009 às 23:21 |
Tamanho: | 4368 x 2912 px |
Sobre o objeto
Nome: | Very Large Telescope |
Tipo: | Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope |
Categoria: | Paranal |