Installation of the M1 cell and mirror

VLT assembly work at the ESO Paranal Observatory. The carriage with the M1 cell moves to a position directly below the telescope tube. Some of the lower struts are seen here. (Photo obtained on March 7, 1998).

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About the Image

Id:eso9810k
Type:Photographic
Release date:10 March 1998
Related releases:eso9810
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Name:Mirror, Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:Paranal

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