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