Inside the VLT

Inside the VLT. The 8.2m diameter Unit Telescopes are housed in compact, thermally controlled buildings, which rotate synchronously with the telescopes. This design minimises any adverse weather effects on the observing conditions.

Credit:

L. Honnorat/ESO

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Id:iced_moment_686-CC
Type:Photographic
Release date:21 August 2019, 14:30
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About the Object

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

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