YEPUN is receiving its mirror

Integration of the fourth M2 Unit in the Mirror maintenance Building. It is shown mounted on its integration stand. The last cabling connections are being made prior the start of a final test before installation on YEPUN . The metal petals are the deployed sky baffles. (This digital photo was obtained on 4 January 2000).

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso0002g
Type:Photographic
Release date:12 January 2000
Related releases:eso0002
Size:1175 x 957 px

About the Object

Name:Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Instrument
Category:Paranal

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