Science, Space

Four Lasers Over Paranal: First light for the Four Laser Guide Star Facility on ESO’s Very Large Telescope

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Paranal Observatory’s Very Large Telescope. (ESO)

European Southern Observatory-(ENEWSPF)- On 26 April 2016 ESO’s Paranal Observatory in Chile hosted an event to mark the first light for the four powerful lasers that form a crucial part of the adaptive optics systems on ESO’s Very Large Telescope. Attendees were treated to a spectacular display of cutting-edge laser technology against the majestic skies of Paranal. These are the most powerful laser guide stars ever used for astronomy and…

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