A laser in the sky

A laser, fired by one of the Unit Telescopes of the VLT, is pointing at the heart of the Milky Way.

Credit:

G. Tremblay/ESO

About the Image

Id:img_4930-cc
Type:Photographic
Release date:1 October 2014, 16:06
Size:5184 x 3456 px

About the Object

Name:Laser Guide Star, Milky Way, Milky Way Galactic Centre, Paranal, VLT Unit Telescopes
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory
Category:Paranal

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