E-ELT edge-sensor testbed

Working on technology to control the mirror segments for the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT). The bench was used to characterize several edge-sensor technologies, in particular their long-term temporal stability and sensitivity to temperature and humidity. Image taken in February 2008.

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso-eelt_feb08-8709
Type:Photographic
Release date:3 December 2009, 23:22
Size:4368 x 2912 px

About the Object

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

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