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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 |
