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Very Large Telescope Interferometer - Delay Line project

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Installation of the Cat's Eye structure on the carriage by Dick de Bruijn (TNO). TNO is responsible for design and manufacturing of the Cat's Eye.

 

Alignment of the Cat's Eye structure on the carriage by Dick de Bruijn.

 

The main mirror (M1). The mirror is made of Aluminium, in order to be thermally compatible with the rest of the Cat's Eye structure and the carriage.

 

Preparation of the main mirror (M1), prior to installation in the Cat's Eye.
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With thanks to the European Southern Observatory (ESO), Dutch Space, TNO, and Mill House Consultancy.

More information on the VLTI Delay Line project:

http://www.eso.org/outreach/press-rel/pr-2001/pr-06-01.html

http://www.eso.org/outreach/press-rel/pr-2000/phot-26-00.html