NTT mirror cleaning

The main, 3.54m diameter mirror of the New Technology Telescope on La Silla is being washed, so to remove the dust accumulated on its surface. This very delicate process is performed using a natural sponge, soft soap and distilled water.

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ESO

O snímku

Id:ntt-cleaning-01
Typ:Fotografický
Datum zveřejnění:3. prosince 2009 23:19
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O objektu

Jméno:New Technology Telescope
Typ:Unspecified : People : Scientist
Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Kategorie:La Silla

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