The 4.1 m diameter VISTA main mirror

The 4.1 m diameter VISTA main mirror. The large central hole accommodates the huge VISTA infrared camera. This image was taken after the mirror had been stripped and recoated in 3-layer protected silver (NiCr-Ag-NiCr) on 12 September 2009.

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VISTA/ESO

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Id:vista-cimg7901
Type:Foto
Udgivelsesdato:10. december 2009 23:35
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Navn:Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Kategori:Survey Telescopes

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