Mirror coming out of coating chamber

The damage on the mirror edge can be seen on the far side to the left. The section is outside the area collecting light for observations. 

Credit:

International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/J. Pollard

About the Video

Id:noirlab2315a
Release date:June 7, 2023, 8 a.m.
Related releases:noirlab2315
Duration:23 s
Frame rate:29.97

About the Object

Name:Gemini North, Gemini North Primary Mirror
Category:Gemini Observatory

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