VLT M1 production at Schott

The VLT primary mirror after being polished for the first time at Schott. The first polish reaches an accuracy of already 1 micron. This picture was obtained in 1993.

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ESO

About the Image

Id:vlt_m1_14-xxx
Type:Photographic
Release date:3 December 2009, 23:22
Size:5079 x 3399 px

About the Object

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

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