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A Whole Night at the VLT

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This time-lapse video shows the night falling on ESO's Very Large Telescope. As the sky turns dark, the majestic sight of the Milky Way becomes visible, along with other wonders of the southern sky. 

In the foreground, two of the VLT's four Unit Telescopes at work are visible.

Credit:

ESO/José Francisco Salgado (josefrancisco.org)

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Id:ut4andmilkywaytimelapse
Release date:19 January 2010, 16:10
Duration:21s

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