Azimuth drive plate installation
Azimuth drive plate installation. The azimuth brake system comprises 8 calipers with their corresponding thrusters, brake support, and a brake disc. Their arrangement guarantees suitable load distribution during emergency braking.
Credit:Rubin Observatory/NSF/AURA
About the Image
Id: | rubin-20161114-143431 |
Type: | Photographic |
Release date: | April 12, 2017 |
Size: | 5312 x 2988 px |
About the Object
Name: | Cerro Pachón |
Category: | Vera C. Rubin Observatory |
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