Installation of the M2 mirror

The protective plastic sheet covering the main mirror, is removed. This operation was carried with extreme care and took 3 hours. (Photo obtained on April 21, 1998).

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9814g
Type:Photographic
Release date:27 April 1998
Related releases:eso9814
Size:1024 x 768 px

About the Object

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

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