UT3-MELIPAL and VISIR

Every day, before the observations start, each telescope undergoes a complete start up during which each of its function is checked, like a plane before take off. Here, Melipal, the third Unit Telescope, has been moved to a very low altitude, revealing the cell holding its main mirror.

Credit:

ESO

Over de afbeelding

Id:melipal_ut3_startup_dec2004
Type:Fotografisch
Publicatiedatum:3 december 2009 23:19
Grootte:4856 x 4579 px

Over het object

Naam:Very Large Telescope, VISIR
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Instrument
Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Categorie:Paranal

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