UT3-MELIPAL
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, is getting ready for the night.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | ut3-melipal_startup |
| Type: | Photographic |
| Release date: | 3 December 2009, 23:18 |
| Size: | 3532 x 4961 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Very Large Telescope |
| Type: | Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope |
| Category: | Paranal |
