Starting up
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, Kueyen, the second Unit Telescope of the VLT, is ready for the night.
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ESO
About the Image
| Id: | ut2_startup_dec2004 |
| Type: | Photographic |
| Release date: | 3 December 2009, 23:18 |
| Size: | 4260 x 2877 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Very Large Telescope |
| Type: | • Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope • X - Paranal |
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