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M1 cell elevator, Dec2005
When the main mirror (M1) is removed from the telescope, the whole cell holding the mirror has to be lowered from the observing floor onto a truck waiting on the platform. This is the role of the giant elevator visible here. A large crew is required for this delicate operation.
Credit:ESO/H.H.Heyer
Over de afbeelding
Id: | img_0691 |
Type: | Fotografisch |
Publicatiedatum: | 3 december 2009 23:21 |
Grootte: | 4368 x 2912 px |
Over het object
Naam: | Very Large Telescope |
Type: | Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope |
Categorie: | Paranal |
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