Washing mirror before coating at Gemini South

NOIRLab/Gemini Observatory/AURA

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.

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ID: geminiann10018e
Type: Photographic

About the Object

Name: Gemini South

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