MELIPAL M2 mirror

After removal of the M2 dummy mirror, the newly coated Beryllium mirror was cautiously mounted on its support.In this view from above, the ESO Team fixes the mirror to its support.  (This digital photo was obtained on January 20, 2000).

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso0003i
Type:Photographic
Release date:21 January 2000
Related releases:eso0003
Size:1249 x 942 px

About the Object

Name:Mirror, Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:Paranal

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