4-meter Multi-Object Spectroscopic Telescope (4MOST)

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A computer monitor showing the execution sequence scheduling interface at Paranal during OpR4
A picture of Carlos la Fuente launching the first observation for OpR4
A picture of Dr Lara Cullinane.
A view from the hotel window at night, showing the VLT with orange lasers pointing to the sky from the laser guide star facility.
Some more computer screens showing different 4MOST diagnostic software.
An image of the VISTA Telescope with the 4MOST instrument mounted on it.
A sunset image taken from Paranal, overlooking mountains and clouds.
An external view of the control room building, next to one of the VLT Unit Telescopes.
A set of computer screens inside the control room, showing different 4MOST control software.
A video of the drive to the observatory, looking out at the mountainous landscape from the road.
A Paranal Observatory sign on the way to the observatory
A view of mountains at Paranal, with the 4MOST facility visible on one of the peaks.
A group photo of the 4MOST Commissioning Team
A spectrum of an active galactic nucleus showing peaks for Mg, O, and H emission lines. The x-axis is wavelength, and the y-axis is intensity.
A mosaic of hexagonal pictures of 4MOST team members, laid over an image of the 4MOST focal plane.
A picture of the 4MOST PI, Roelof de Jong.
A hexagonal map showing the focal plane of the 4MOST instrument, with many coloured dots showing fibre positions for first light, each marking where light from a star or galaxy will be collected.
Bottles of sparkling wine placed in front of the 4MOST instrument, symbolising celebration as the team prepares for first light.
A yellow road sign showing a winding arrow standing on a desert mountain road leaning towards the 4MOST site, symbolising the twists and turns of the journey to first light.