Comparison of the main mirrors of the ESO 3.6-metre telescope and the NTT

This sequence shows how the thick mirror of the ESO 3.6-metre telescope (left) compares to the thin (and actively supported) mirror of the NTT (right). The NTT mirror is much lighter.

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ESO/L. Calçada

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Identificazione:MirrorEvolution3
Data di rilascio:Mercoledì 02 Settembre 2015 13:43
Durata:15 s
Frame rate:30 fps

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Tipo:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Categoria:La Silla

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