Installation of the M2 unit

The telescope is moved to the horizontal position for insertion of the M2 Unit at the front end (left). The M1 Cell, attached to the lower end of the telescope structure, is seen to the right. (Photo obtained on March 10, 1998).

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9812c
Type:Photographic
Release date:24 March 1998
Related releases:eso9812
Size:1024 x 768 px

About the Object

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

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