The problem of expanding a mirror to greater size

This sequence shows what would happen if the design of the ESO 3.6-metre telescope mirror, a rigid thick mirror, were to be expanded to the size of the VLT 8.2-metre mirrors. The thickness of the resultant mirror would make it extremely heavy and almost impossible to manufacture, transport and support.

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ESO/L. Calçada

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Identificazione:MirrorEvolution2
Data di rilascio:Mercoledì 02 Settembre 2015 13:41
Durata:15 s
Frame rate:30 fps

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Tipo:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Categoria:Paranal

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