June 23, 2014

The Hardware: the telescope

Final integration of the telescope by Alcatel in Cannes


The Dioptric Objective fitting



Telescope's mirror (© Sagem)


The primary mirror
 

Primary Mirror, made by SAGEM/REOSC
(Picture taken before vibration tests)



Telescope structure delivery by Thales Alenia Space


Telescope structure hanging from the hoist

Telescope structure set vertically

Structure reversal for storage in the container

Setting in the container for transportation

More detailed view: Lower plate
(in the background) with circular aperture
to fit the camera, carbone bars,
upper plate (on the foreground),
the thermal instrumentation clearly visible

Closing the container
 


Telescope Integration by Thales Alenia Space


Telescope plate, Thales Alenia Space

Telescope plate, Thales Alenia Space

Telescope Integration, Thales Alenia Space

Telescope Integration, Thales Alenia Space

Telescope Integration, Thales Alenia Space

Telescope Integration, Thales Alenia Space

Telescope Integration, Thales Alenia Space

Wiring installation - Corotel main plate

Wiring installation - Corotel main plate