Picture Gallery for Sun 2003-08-31 19:56:04 UTC


Marie secures the edges of the mylar on the scoop with aluminum tape.Marie secures the edges of the mylar on the scoop with aluminum tape.
Jeff and Phil do an RF test with a fake bolometer on the end of a two by three.Jeff and Phil do an RF test with a fake bolometer on the end of a two by three.
Mark cuts out a new hole for the top hat.Mark cuts out a new hole for the top hat.
Enzo opens up the optics box.Enzo opens up the optics box.
Marie showing off her mod togs.Marie showing off her mod togs.
Preparing to paint.Preparing to paint.
Phil inspects the surface of the primary after Turtle Waxing it.Phil inspects the surface of the primary after Turtle Waxing it.
The Master Control Computers out of the PV and on the bench for work.The Master Control Computers out of the PV and on the bench for work.
Marie painting the inside of the scoop white.Marie painting the inside of the scoop white.
Phil polishing the mirror.Phil polishing the mirror.
Checking alignment for the top hats.Checking alignment for the top hats.
Drilling holes for the top hats.Drilling holes for the top hats.
Phil and Enzo working on the cold optics.Phil and Enzo working on the cold optics.
Gaelen degreases the elevation bearing so that he can regrease it later.Gaelen degreases the elevation bearing so that he can regrease it later.
They're still at it.They're still at it.
Rob Salter from NSBF and Matt try and figure out why the network connection is dead.Rob Salter from NSBF and Matt try and figure out why the network connection is dead.
Me dremelling off some bolt ends.Me dremelling off some bolt ends.
The holes for the top hats drilled.The holes for the top hats drilled.
The bearing top-hat ready to go back on the inner frame.  The fan at the bottom is the lock motor plate.  One of the holes has been oversized to help us balance the frame while it is locked.The bearing top-hat ready to go back on the inner frame. The fan at the bottom is the lock motor plate. One of the holes has been oversized to help us balance the frame while it is locked.
Mirror cleaning supplies.Mirror cleaning supplies.
Gaelen tries to fit eleven people around the table for dinner.  Cosy.Gaelen tries to fit eleven people around the table for dinner. Cosy.
Matt dremelling the front plates of the receiver to help them conduct.Matt dremelling the front plates of the receiver to help them conduct.
Marie and Matt paint the struts of the secondary.Marie and Matt paint the struts of the secondary.
Marie and Matt paint the struts of the secondary.Marie and Matt paint the struts of the secondary.

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