Sunset view of ESO’s Very Large Telescope

A photograph showing most of the telescopes that make up ESO’s Very Large Telescope. At the centre, to the right of the setting Sun, the Unit Telescope 1 stands ready to observe. It started operating 25 years ago this week.

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ESO

About the Image

Id:ann23009d
Type:Photographic
Release date:25 May 2023, 10:00
Related announcements:ann23009
Size:4000 x 2250 px

About the Object

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

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