Paranal time-lapse

The Large Magellanic Cloud sets behind the VLT in this time-lapse taken at Paranal. The VST can also be seen as the tallest dome, twisting in between two VLT Unit Telescopes. The bright spot of light, seen passing through the centre of the frame is the Tarantula Nebula.

Credit:

ESO/S. Brunier

About the Video

Id:brunier_lmc_2
Release date:31 August 2015, 11:38
Duration:39 s
Frame rate:30 fps

About the Object

Name:Large Magellanic Cloud, Tarantula Nebula, VLT Survey Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky
Category:Galaxies
Nebulae
Paranal

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