Lunar Eclipse over the VLT

A total lunar eclipse �� when the Moon passes into the Earth's shadow �� causes the Moon to appear red above ESO's Paranal Observatory. Beneath, an Auxiliary Telescope (AT; left) and a Unit Telescope (UT; right) are seen against the star-studded sky. This picture was taken on 15 April 2014.

Credit:

D. Schreiner and S. Degezelle/ESO

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About the Image

Id:	img_3903
Type:	Photographic
Release date:	15 October 2015, 16:02
Size:	3456 x 5184 px

About the Object

Name:	Auxiliary Telescopes, Moon, Very Large Telescope, VLT Unit Telescopes
Type:	• Solar System : Sky Phenomenon : Eclipse : Lunar : Total • Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:	• Paranal