VLT M1 production at Schott

Production of the VLT primary mirrors at the Schott company in Germany. The liquid yellow glowing glass is cooled down over several weeks under controlled conditions. This picture was obtained in February 1993.

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Id:vlt_m1_15-xxx1992
Type:Fotografisch
Publicatiedatum:3 december 2009 23:18
Grootte:5065 x 5079 px

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Naam:Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Categorie:Paranal

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