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One of Virgo’s optical benches ITA
One of Virgo’s optical benches
Researchers at work on one of the Virgo mirrors – 2
CNRS researcher at work on one of Virgo’s optical benches
One of the 3 km long tunnels where the laser light travels
Virgo Researcher
One of Virgo’s optical benches – 2
Adding an adhesive layer to protect an optical element of Virgo
Visitors doing a guided tour at EGO
The commemorative plaque for the dedication of a IEEE Milestone to Virgo
The flags flying outside of Virgo’s central building
The unveiling of the commemorative plaque for the dedication of a IEEE Milestone to Virgo
The unveiling of the commemorative plaque for the dedication of a IEEE Milestone to Virgo – 2
Close up of one of the mirrors
Researchers working on the mirrors of the new 300 meter optical filter cavity
Virgo’s central building, where mirrors are suspended inside tall towers
Inside one of the Virgo tunnels the squeezing pipe (right) runs parallel to the main one (left)
Visitors doing a guided tour at EGO – 2
One of Virgo’s mirrors
One of Virgo’s arms
Visitors doing a guided tour inside Virgo’s control room – 2
Visitors doing a guided tour inside Virgo’s control room
Artist’s impression of two black holes merging – 3
Artist’s impression of two black holes merging – 2
Artist’s impression of two black holes merging
Artist’s impression of a black hole
Aerial view of the Virgo interferometer
Aerial view of EGO and Virgo – 2
Aerial view of EGO and Virgo
EGO’s main building
Virgo’s central building