The Laser Guide Star on the VLT

The Laser Guide Star in operation at the VLT. The Laser Guide Star Facility (LGSF) that is installed on the VLT UT4/YEPUN and produces a artificial guide star used for Adaptive Optics correction.

Credit:

Dave Jones/ESO

About the Image

Id:dave-jones-6
Type:Photographic
Release date:24 October 2013, 14:46
Related science announcements:sciann13045
Size:4749 x 3145 px

About the Object

Name:Cerro Paranal, Laser Guide Star, Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory
Category:Paranal

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