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Unwrapping a VLT secondary mirror
This image shows the secondary mirror of one of the VLT Unit Telescopes. The secondary mirror is around 1 metre in diameter, and reflects light gathered by the primary mirror towards the telescope's instruments.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
Id: | pi0f57_1-cc |
Type: | Fotografisch |
Publicatiedatum: | 27 augustus 2000 08:40 |
Grootte: | 1280 x 960 px |
Over het object
Naam: | Very Large Telescope |
Type: | Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope |
Categorie: | Paranal |