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Starting up
Every day, before the observations start, each telescope undergoes a complete start up during which each of its function is checked, like a plane before take off. Here, Kueyen, the second Unit Telescope of the VLT, is ready for the night.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
| Id: | ut2_startup_dec2004 |
| Type: | Fotografisch |
| Publicatiedatum: | 3 december 2009 23:18 |
| Grootte: | 4260 x 2877 px |
Over het object
| Naam: | Very Large Telescope |
| Type: | Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope |
| Categorie: | Paranal |
