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)