Coated MELIPAL mirror

A complete view of the third 8.2-m Zerodur mirror just coated. The arm of the newly installed Mirror Washing Unit housed in the Clean Room behind is visible in the reflected image.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9950m
Type:Photographic
Release date:3 December 1999
Related releases:eso9950
Size:1280 x 960 px

About the Object

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

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