8.2-m Zerodur mirror: from ship to land

One of the critical moments! The M1 mirror in its Transport box is lifted from the ship in the port of Antofagasta.

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9731a
Type:Photographic
Release date:12 December 1997
Related releases:eso9731
Size:1011 x 755 px

About the Object

Name:Mirror, Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:Paranal

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