| Arrival of guests High-resolution image |
| Prof. H. Völk, Minister N. Angula High-resolution image |
| R. Schmidt, H. Seelenbinder, Prof. H. Völk High-resolution image |
| Embassador H. Nestroy, B. Faro, Minister N. Angula High-resolution image |
| Prof. O. de Jager, Dr. E. Lorenz, H. Poller High-resolution image |
| Prof. H. Blümer, Dr. R. Steenkamp, Prof. W. Hofmann High-resolution image |
| Prof. G. Heinzelmann, D. von Staden High-resolution image |
| Participants and guests High-resolution image |
| Ceremony starts with the Namibian National Anthem High-resolution image |
| Prof. P. Katjavivi, Prof. W. Hofmann High-resolution image |
| Presentation of H.E.S.S. Project by Prof. W. Hofmann High-resolution image |
| Message by Prof. P. Katjavivi High-resolution image |
| Message by Prof. D. Vignaud High-resolution image |
| Message by Dr. R. Adam High-resolution image |
| Message by Prof. P. Gruss, read by Prof. H. Völk High-resolution image |
| Message by B. Faro High-resolution image |
| Message by Embassador H. Nestroy High-resolution image |
| Keynote address by Minister N. Angula High-resolution image |
| Minister N. Angula activates the first telescope High-resolution image |
| Minister N. Angula, Embassador H. Nestroy High-resolution image |
| Telescope moves up into operating position High-resolution image |
| The first H.E.S.S. telescope is declared operational High-resolution image |
| K.D. Düxmann concludes the ceremony High-resolution image |
| Starting the tour of the H.E.S.S. site (Prof. W. Hofmann, Minister N. Angula,
Dr. R. Adam) High-resolution image |
| Prof. D. Vignaud, Dr. P. Fleury High-resolution image |
| The first H.E.S.S. telescope High-resolution image |
| Prof. W. Hofmann, explaining telescope technology to Minister N. Angula High-resolution image |
| Dr. M. Punch and Minister N. Angula in the camera shelter High-resolution image |
| The camera - lowered again into the shelter - attracts significant interest High-resolution image |
| Prof. W. Hofmann, Dr. M. Punch, Minister N. Angula in front of the camera High-resolution image |
| Prof. H. Völk, Minister N. Angula, Embassador H. Nestroy High-resolution image |
| Prof. H. Völk, Prof. O. de Jager, Prof. P. Katajavivi,
Prof. E. Taylor High-resolution image |
| Minister N. Angula, Prof. W. Hofmann in front of the telescope High-resolution image |
| Dr. P. Chadwick is interviewed High-resolution image |
| Minister N. Angula in front of the second telescope High-resolution image |
| Discussions High-resolution image |
| Embassador Massimo Baistrochi, High Commissioner Alasdair MacDermott, Prof.
Katchavivi High-resolution image |
| S. Cranz, Minister N. Angula High-resolution image |
| Minister N. Angula, Prof. G. Heinzelmann, R. Cornils, demonstrating the
mirror alignment system High-resolution image |
| Dr. M. Punch explaining camera electronics, C. Marmonier High-resolution image |
| The event concludes with a reception at the residence building High-resolution image |
| Prof. L. Drury, Prof. H. Völk, Dr. G. Fontaine High-resolution image |
| Prof. T. Kifune, Dr. M. Punch High-resolution image |
| In the foreground: Prof. H. Völk, Prof. T. Weekes High-resolution image |
| Prof. P. Whitelock, Prof. T. Weekes, Prof. L. Drury, Dr. G. Fontaine, Dr. M. Punch, Prof. T. Kifune High-resolution image |
| Prof. T. Kifune, Dr. E. Lorenz, Prof. T. Weekes High-resolution image |
| Prof. G. Heinzelmann, Prof. H. Blümer, Dr. Ch. Stegmann High-resolution image |
| Prof. T. Weekes, Prof. O. de Jager High-resolution image |
| Prof. T. Weekes, Prof. H. Völk High-resolution image |
| Prof. L. Drury, Dr. R. Adam High-resolution image |