First major astronomical instrument mounted on VLT

On 10 September 1998, the first scientific instrument of the VLT, FORS1, was successfully mounted on the Cassegrain focus of the first 8.2-m VLT telescope (UT1). For the first time, following 7 years of design, construction and tests, FORS1 meets its telescope and is attached to the flange of the Cassegrain focus. (Photo obtained on September 10, 1998).

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ESO

À propos de l'image

Identification:eso9841e
Type:Photographique
Date de publication:11 septembre 1998
Communiqués de presse en rapport:eso9841
Taille:768 x 1024 px

À propos de l'objet

Nom:FORS1, Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Instrument
Catégorie:Paranal

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