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Lowering the altitude axis
This image represents the most difficult step in moving the piece. This operation is to lower the altitude axis onto the hydrostatic bearing. The 60-ton piece must be fitted with an accuracy of fractions of a millimeter. Here it is shown in its final position.
Kredit:ESO
O snímku
Id: | eso9721c |
Typ: | Fotografický |
Datum zveřejnění: | 8. srpna 1997 |
Související články: | eso9721 |
Velikost: | 756 x 504 px |
O objektu
Jméno: | VLT Unit Telescopes |
Typ: | Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope |
Kategorie: | Paranal |