First major astronomical instrument mounted on VLT

On 10 September 1998, the first scientific instrument of the VLT, FORS1, was successfully mounted on the Cassegrain focus of the first 8.2-m VLT telescope (UT1). In this image FORS1, well packed and protected, hangs suspended over the truck which will transport it to the telescope. (Photo obtained on September 10, 1998)

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Id:eso9841a
Type:Foto
Udgivelsesdato:11. september 1998
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Navn:FORS1, Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Instrument
Kategori:Paranal

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