Picture Gallery for Mon 2003-08-04 23:59:59 UTC


Barth and Jeff inspect Jaspaul's thermal modelling of the gondola.Barth and Jeff inspect Jaspaul's thermal modelling of the gondola.
The Integrating Star Camera with its oversized baffle.The Integrating Star Camera with its oversized baffle.
Mark checks the alignment of the optics box.Mark checks the alignment of the optics box.
Another exterior shot of the high-bay.  Photo taken by Matt.Another exterior shot of the high-bay. Photo taken by Matt.
Another exterior shot of the high-bay.  Photo taken by Matt.Another exterior shot of the high-bay. Photo taken by Matt.
The high-bay and the hangar.The high-bay and the hangar.
A picture of the high bay taken from the runway.  Note the Piper.A picture of the high bay taken from the runway. Note the Piper.
A close up of the Piper Super Cub.A close up of the Piper Super Cub.
A close up of the Piper Super Cub.A close up of the Piper Super Cub.
The Piper's interior.The Piper's interior.
A close up of the Piper Super Cub.A close up of the Piper Super Cub.
The receiver team installs the cryostat.The receiver team installs the cryostat.
Half way there.Half way there.
Almost...Almost...
Jeff adjusts the leveling screws.Jeff adjusts the leveling screws.
The pressure vessel open, showing several versions of Sam in various states of operation.The pressure vessel open, showing several versions of Sam in various states of operation.
Finally a new Sam boots.Finally a new Sam boots.
Unpackaging the Mirror in preparation of installation.Unpackaging the Mirror in preparation of installation.
The cryostat in "torpedo mode" getting ready to lift the Primary Mirror onto the inner frame.The cryostat in "torpedo mode" getting ready to lift the Primary Mirror onto the inner frame.

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