Cleaning mirrors with CO2

CO2 cleaning of M1 in UT2, by optical engineer Jaime González. CO2 removes dust particles without damaging the mirror's surface.

Credit:

ESO/Max Alexander

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Id:max_a456148s
Type:Photographic
Release date:9 April 2013, 11:17
Size:5120 x 3407 px

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