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LMT Site Pictures, March 10-11, 2009

From a distance, before and after an elevation move

Pictures of the telescope in and from various positions

The outboard elevation drive covers. Simple, but effective. There are discussions of making sure they are open at the bottom to allow any water to escape directly.

The old actuators and the node boxes in the BUS

Actuator cables at 20.7 and in the apex cabin

The elevation cable wrap, before and after a link failed during motion

Proof that the stow pin still works

The cargo lift installed in the elevator shaft, and the new gates across the opening.

The 25.8 platform office

How close we moved to the crane

The cement and preparations for the new crane locations.

The M3 mirror in a crate at site

The M2 mount, positioner, and cabinet at INAOE.

Some panel tests being conducted at INAOE

Photos courtesy of David Smith (Merlab)