The 8.2-m VLT mirror: finally in Paranal

A historic moment! The first 8.2-m VLT mirror, refered to as Joe by the staff (after one of the Dalton brothers) enters the gate at the Paranal Observatory.

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9731e
Type:Photographic
Release date:12 December 1997
Related releases:eso9731
Size:1377 x 905 px

About the Object

Name:Mirror, Paranal
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:Paranal

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