The HARPS spectrograph
The HARPS spectrograph during laboratory tests. The vacuum tank is open so that some of the high-precision components inside can be seen. The large optical grating by which the incoming stellar light is dispersed is visible on the top of the bench ; it measures 200 x 800 mm.
Credit:
ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0308a |
| Release date: | 27 March 2003 |
| Related releases: | eso0308 |
| Size: | 1374 x 1102 px |
About the Object
| Name: | ESO 3.6-metre telescope |
| Type: | • Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope • X - La Silla |
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