A close-up of a test siderostat

Close-up of the siderostat, in which the tracking mirror can be seen, together with the vertical tube through which the light beam is sent down into the Interferometric Tunnel.

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso0111i
Type:Photographic
Release date:18 March 2001
Related releases:eso0111
Size:3000 x 2710 px

About the Object

Name:Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Planet : Satellite
Category:Paranal

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