M1 cell elevator, Dec2005

When the main mirror (M1) is removed from the telescope, the whole cell holding the mirror has to be lowered from the observing floor onto a truck waiting on the platform. This is the role of the giant elevator visible here. A large crew is required for this delicate operation.

Credit:

ESO/H.H.Heyer

About the Image

Id:img_0691
Type:Photographic
Release date:3 December 2009, 23:21
Size:4368 x 2912 px

About the Object

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

Image Formats

Large JPEG
3.2 MB
Screensize JPEG
233.0 KB

Zoomable


Wallpapers

1024x768
307.6 KB
1280x1024
484.1 KB
1600x1200
670.3 KB
1920x1200
777.6 KB
2048x1536
1.0 MB