VLT M2 Beryllium mirror

The third VLT M2 Beryllium mirror is being cleaned before coating. The reflectivity of the top layer of Nickel is about 60%. (This digital photo was obtained on January 19, 2000).

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso0003a
Type:Photographic
Release date:21 January 2000
Related releases:eso0003
Size:1078 x 960 px

About the Object

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

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