The SOAR telescope front structure that supports the 61.5cm diameter secondary mirror

The SOAR telescope front structure that supports the 61.5cm diameter secondary mirror.  Also shown are the white triangular petals that constitute the primary mirror protective cover, in their closed position

Credit:

NOIRLab

About the Image

Id:IMG_2275
Type:Photographic
Release date:June 1, 2010, 7:02 a.m.
Size:1200 x 900 px

About the Object

Name:SOAR, SOAR Telescope
Category:CTIO

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