First large VLT mirror successfully coated
After the coating process, the tank is open and the mirror surface is inspected. Everything is in order — the deposited layer of aluminium looks fine. This is later confirmed by objective measurements of the thickness, uniformity and reflectivity. (Photo obtained on May 20, 1998).
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso9819f |
| Type: | Photographic |
| Release date: | 21 May 1998 |
| Related releases: | eso9819 |
| Size: | 1024 x 768 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Mirror, Very Large Telescope |
| Type: | Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope |
| Category: | Paranal |
