NaCo on UT4-YEPUN

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, Yepun, the fourth Unit Telescope, is getting ready for the night. The instrument visible on the Nasmyth focus is NaCo.

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ESO

About the Image

Id:naco_on_ut4-yepun
Type:Photographic
Release date:3 December 2009, 23:21
Size:4961 x 4983 px

About the Object

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

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