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Photos - 3
Some more shots
The first is self-explanatory. The second illustrates the impact of the January 2013 fires. I'm not sure whether the Las Cumbres sign was the most damaged (hence its replacement) or a recent chafe of name.
The last shows the observatory with the roof partially retracted.
This was an impressive roof. There was new Planewave CDK 0.7 m scope delivered while I was up there. The primary and base weighs around 700kg. It was lifted into the observatory with a crane through the roof. But to set it in position, a block and tackle attached to the roof was used to lift it - the roof was then opened to move it into position. The only element that struggled was the pulley system - even though it was rated to 1 tonne. The roof happily glided along.
Pete
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