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UT1-ANTU startup
Every day, before the observations start, each telescope undergoes a complete start up during which each of its function is checked, like a plane before take off. Here, Antu, the first Unit Telescope, has been moved to a very low altitude, revealing the cell holding its main mirror, and the FORS2 instrument.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
Id: | antu_ut1_startup |
Type: | Fotografisch |
Publicatiedatum: | 3 december 2009 23:21 |
Grootte: | 2364 x 3375 px |
Over het object
Naam: | Very Large Telescope |
Type: | Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope |
Categorie: | Paranal |