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If you're curious about the LAT's abilities, here's a thread from a few weeks ago:
simonsobservatory.org Simons Observatory @simonsobservatory.org · Feb 21
As we are putting the finishing touches on our Large Aperture Telescope 🔭, now might be a good time to explain what science goals it serves. The problem is that there are many to choose from! (Image credit: Mark Devlin) 1/8
A large aluminium mirror made of square panels is being attached to a metallic truss structure inside a housing by several people. The people are less than a third the size of the mirror. The top of the mirror is attached to a wooden beam that is itself attached to some ropes that disappear towards what we assume to be a crane beyond the top of the image.
March 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM