Working on a VLT secondary mirror

This image shows staff working on the secondary mirror of one of the VLT Unit Telescopes. The secondary mirror is around 1 metre in diameter, and reflects light gathered by the primary mirror towards the telescope's instruments.

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ESO

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Id:pi0f55_1-cc
Type:Fotografisch
Publicatiedatum:2 december 1999 09:43
Grootte:960 x 1280 px

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Naam:Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Categorie:Paranal

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