OSIRIS First Light Achieved!!!
February 22nd, 2005 ~10:00 PM PST
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*Preliminary* First Light Image. Captured from a Computer Screen.
*Preliminary* First Light Spectra. Captured from a Computer Screen.
First Light Team
Hawaii - Day 1
Keck Telescopes with Maui
The first crate arrives
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Part of the OSIRIS car is craned up
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Lowering the cart
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Hawaii - Day 2
The rest of the cart is lowered into place...
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...and is assembled.
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After lunch, the dewar arrives!
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Hawaii - Day 3
The completed cart is test fitted
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The computers are installed
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First team up the mountain
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Hawaii - Day 4
The Dewar is craned up!
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And maneuvered into position.
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Safely on the cart.
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Putting it all together
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Relaxing during the weekend
