Giving the University of Arizona Mirror Lab a spin
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
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Is the Stress Lap Asymmetrical Around Its Center?
Buell: Everything in the lab was designed for making mirrors that are symmetric around their own center. The giant Magellan telescope it is not because the mirrors out on the pedals aren't symmetric, says Buell. When we return I'll sit down with Buell to learn more about the University of Arizona's very accomplished Department of Astronomy and the equally distinguished Stewart Observatory.
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