Extremely Large Telescope significant event first light
Instrumentation
The telescope will have several science instruments and will be able to switch from one instrument to another within minutes. The telescope and dome will also be able to change positions on the sky and start a new observation in a very short time.
Four of its instruments, the first generation, will be available at or shortly after first light, while two others will begin operations at a later stage. Throughout its operation other instruments can be installed to make new use of its high resolution.The first generation includes four instruments: MICADO, HARMONI and METIS, along with the adaptive optics system MORFEO.