Installation of the Beryllium secondary mirror

Installation of the 1.1-m Beryllium secondary mirror, on the M2 Unit that is supported by four spiders fixed to the upper ring of the telescope tube. (Photo obtained on April 19, 1998).

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9814d
Type:Photographic
Release date:27 April 1998
Related releases:eso9814
Size:800 x 600 px

About the Object

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

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