Preparing UT2 for recoating

The cell supporting the main mirror (M1) is detached from the VLT's Kueyen telescope (UT2), in preparation for the recoating, in May 2008.

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ESO

About the Image

Id:nat-geo-0873
Type:Photographic
Release date:3 April 2013, 11:23
Size:2560 x 1920 px

About the Object

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

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