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The primary mirror of the VLT
After the removal of the 8.2-m Zerodur mirror from its transport box, the protective layer is carefully peeled off. This plastic sheet was placed on the delicate surface, immediately after the polishing phase at REOSC in Paris.
Credit:ESO/P.Gray
Over de afbeelding
| Id: | vlt-aiv-gray-2 |
| Type: | Fotografisch |
| Publicatiedatum: | 16 april 2013 14:56 |
| Grootte: | 1280 x 960 px |
Over het object
| Naam: | Very Large Telescope |
| Type: | Unspecified : People : Other/General |
| Categorie: | Paranal |
