Observations in the moonlight

It almost looks like that the four Unit Telescopes of the VLT are working during bright daylight. However, it is just the moon, which is shining so bright.

In addition to the Unit Telescopes one Auxiliary Telescope is visible in the foreground as well.

Credit:

ESO/Gianluca Lombardi (glphoto.it)

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Id:gl_northeast_4ut_lgs
Release date:29 September 2014, 11:24
Duration:06 s
Frame rate:30 fps

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Name:Cerro Paranal, Paranal, Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory
Category:Paranal

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