M2 Unit with the Beryllium mirror

The M2 Unit with the Beryllium mirror at Dornier during the Spider tests. The mirror is in front of the granite block used for the testing. The spider structure is anchored to the floor by means of dedicated interfaces, simulating the attachment to the top ring of the telescope.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9732b
Type:Photographic
Release date:12 December 1997
Related releases:eso9732
Size:3000 x 2004 px

About the Object

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

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