Public
- Public
- Network
- Groups
- Featured
- Popular
- People

The secondary mirror of Rubin Observatory is lowered into final position on the telescope, as viewed from the other end of the telescope through the light-dispersing baffle for the primary mirror. The baffle forms a black circular border around the image. The secondary mirror supports form an X in the background with a teal ring in the center where the mirror will go. The mirror with its metal cover is just above the teal ring. Walkway platforms bisect the view from the left and right.

Download link

The secondary mirror of Rubin Observatory is lowered into final position on the telescope, as viewed from the other end of the telescope through the light-dispersing baffle for the primary mirror. The baffle forms a black circular border around the image. The secondary mirror supports form an X in the background with a teal ring in the center where the mirror will go. The mirror with its metal cover is just above the teal ring. Walkway platforms bisect the view from the left and right.
https://cdn.masto.host/astrodonsocial/media_attachments/files/112/888/822/282/157/864/original/0217d328d313fd03.jpeg

Notices where this attachment appears

Embed this notice
Rubin Observatory (vrubinobs@astrodon.social)'s status on Friday, 02-Aug-2024 07:48:19 JST Rubin Observatory

We officially have glass on the telescope! 🤩
Last week, Rubin Observatory staff safely installed the 3.5-meter secondary mirror—the first glass to be installed on the telescope! 🥳
Until now, testing the telescope was done using steel "surrogate" masses. But finally, it's time to put the telescope together for real🤩
With the first glass installed, we're in the final stretch of construction and on track to #CaptureTheCosmos in 2025!
🔗: https://rubinobservatory.org/news/secondary-mirror-installed

In conversation about 4 months ago from astrodon.social permalink