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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.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
| Id: | antu_startup_dec2004 |
| Type: | Fotografisch |
| Publicatiedatum: | 3 december 2009 23:21 |
| Grootte: | 4961 x 4891 px |
Over het object
| Naam: | Very Large Telescope |
| Type: | Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope |
| Categorie: | Paranal |
