Washing mirror before coating at Gemini South
The primary mirror (M1) is thoroughly washed before the old silver coating is stripped and the new coating applied. Read more here.
Credit:NOIRLab/Gemini Observatory/AURA
About the Image
Id: | geminiann10018e |
Type: | Photographic |
Release date: | Oct. 13, 2010, 6:29 p.m. |
Related announcements: | geminiann10018 |
Size: | 4120 x 2746 px |
About the Object
Name: | Gemini South |
Category: | Gemini Observatory |
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