Rendering of the M2 mirror (a SENER project) in position in the ELT telescope

This image shows an artist's impression of the M2 mirror (a SENER project) that will be used on ESO's Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) in position. Designed and manufactured by SENER, the mirror will be 4.2 metres in diameter with a convex shape. The total weight for the M2 system will be less than 12 tonnes.

Credit:

Sener

About the Image

Id:ELT-M2-Cell-in-the-telescope-CC
Type:Artwork
Release date:20 July 2018, 12:30
Size:3840 x 1463 px

About the Object

Name:Extremely Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Instrument
Category:ELT

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