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Back to Telescope ConstructionAugust 2003
August 21 August 19-20 August 15 August 4
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Photos by Ray Bertram and Friends |
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| Preparing the inner frame of the Mirror Transport Box. | The lid of the Mirror Transport Box. |
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| Lowering the dummy mirror into place. | |
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Photos by Jim Slagle & John Hill |
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| Telescope structure being assembled in the LBT enclosure on Mt. Graham. | This is near the present balanced orientation of the telescope. |
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| The telescope is moving toward the horizon-pointing orientation. | This motion is done with the assistance of the overhead crane. |
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| The telescope structure pointing at the horizon. | The horizon-pointing telescope seen from above. |
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| The frame of the mirror transportation box assembled at T.A. Caid in Tucson. | 672 holes have been drilled in the reference body for the F/15 adaptive secondary. |
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| The Dummy Mirror is loaded on the truck ready to leave the Mirror Lab. | |
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Photos by John Hill |
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| Telescope elevation structure in the zenith-pointing position. | The view from above. |
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Photos by John Hill |
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| Mounting flanges for the M1 Cell on the elevation structure. | Left-side view of the telescope elevation structure. |
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| The space for the SX M1 Cell on the telescope. | Bogie drive wheel D-left. |
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- © 2005 Large Binocular Telescope Corporation
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