Daytime operation of a VLT, Jan 2007

During daytime the data obtained in previous night is being calibrated. For this operation the lighting of the telescope enclosure is partly dimmed. To the right, a technician already checks the telescope for the coming night.

Credit:

ESO/H.H.Heyer

About the Image

Id:img_4413
Type:Photographic
Release date:3 December 2009, 23:19
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About the Object

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

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