Waking the Víctor M. Blanco 4-meter Telescope

The Víctor M. Blanco 4-meter Telescope awakens, in preparation for yet another busy night of observing the Universe. First, its vent gates slide open to regulate the telescope's temperature. Next, its dome slit follows suit, letting cosmic light into the telescope's mirrors.

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CTIO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA

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Id:DJI_0144-018-CC
Release date:Nov. 25, 2023, 1:33 a.m.
Duration:03 m 45 s
Frame rate:29.97

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