Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Palomar in Science Fiction - III

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Today I bring you the Thanksgiving version of Palomar in Science Fiction. Well, sort of. Have a look at this. Yes, it is a Bugs Bunny and ...
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Saturday, November 22, 2008

200-inch Aluminizing - more photos

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Here is a batch of photos from last week's aluminizing of the 200-inch mirror. BIG THANKS to Susan V for capturing these shots while I ...
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Friday, November 21, 2008

200-inch Aluminizing - first photos

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I have so many photos of the aluminizing I don't know where to start. Here are the dramatic before and after shots of the mirror. As yo...
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Aluminizing Update # 7

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I haven't had time for updates lately, but this will catch everyone up. Late Sunday afternoon the new layer of aluminum was deposited on...
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Saturday, November 15, 2008

Aluminizing Update # 6

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The crew has finished cleaning the mirror. Just a short while ago they picked up the 17.5-ton top to the bell jar (above) and carefully low...
Friday, November 14, 2008

Aluminizing Update # 5

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Today the mirror was washed and stripped of aluminum. Starting at 7 am PST on Saturday the crew will give the mirror a final alcohol wash a...
Thursday, November 13, 2008

Aluminizing Update #4

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I am still away and haven 't had any reports come my way, but in the picture below (click to enlarge) you can see the crew giving a fina...
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Aluminizing Update #3

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Day 1 finished with the mirror cart being pushed under the telescope. The "knees" were removed and the cart raised to catch the mi...

Aluminizing Update #2

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The Cassegrain cage has been removed.

200" Aluminizing Update #1

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I am unfortunately travelling today and will have to update the blog from afar. Work on removing the 200-inch mirror is underway. It is a ve...