Very Large Telescope
Type: Product
As of November 2026, Very Large Telescope has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Tom Scott (Oct 2023). Used as a comparison to explain the advancements and scale of the Extremely Large Telescope.
The Very Large Telescope (VLT) is an astronomical facility operated since 1998 by the European Southern Observatory, located on Cerro Paranal in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile. It consists of four individual telescopes, each equipped with a primary mirror that measures 8.2 metres (27 ft) in diameter. These optical telescopes, named Antu, Kueyen, Melipal, and Yepun, are generally used separately but can be combined to achieve a very high angular resolution. The VLT array is also complemente
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2023 on Tom Scott |
| Company | European Southern Observatory (ESO) |
| Category | Physical good |
| Availability | available now |
| Maker | European Southern Observatory (ESO) |
Who talks about Very Large Telescope on podcasts?
Very Large Telescope came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2023 on Tom Scott.
- The largest telescope that will ever be built* on Tom Scott (Oct 2023)
What is Very Large Telescope mentioned alongside?
Created by: European Southern Observatory