Spinning into action

The Unit Telescope on the left is spinning round to observe a new astronomical object, leading to the "blurring" effect due to the long exposure used to produce the photograph.

Credit:

ESO/C. Malin

About the Image

Id:malin_9591
Type:Photographic
Release date:25 May 2012, 15:46
Size:4256 x 2832 px

About the Object

Name:Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky
Category:Paranal

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