The VLT test camera

The VLT test-camera on the platform of the nasmyth focus. The circular structure to the left is the adaptor-rotator, onto which all instruments for for the telescope are being mounted. During observations it will turn the instrument and thus compensates the field rotation.

Credit:

ESO/H.H.Heyer

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Id:testcameradec2004
Type:Fotografisch
Publicatiedatum:3 december 2009 23:21
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Naam:Very Large Telescope, VLT test camera
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Categorie:Paranal

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