Bath Time

Today, Gary Rosenbaum of Steward Observatory operations came up to the VATT to show us how to give the telescope mirror a bath. Fascinating stuff if you like tediously meticulous optical janitorial duties . . .

Here's some snapshots of the Pro at work.

LBT Rising

While working at the VATT on Mount Graham I was lucky enough to witness a spectacular sight - a photo-op with the largest Telescope in the continental US - the LBT. A couple of the engineers from the LBT showed up at the VATT wanting to use our roof as a vantage point to photograph the LBT opening for a night of observing. I asked if I might participate if I loaned them a tripod - they agreed. :-) Below are a few images from a tour of the observatory earlier in the afternoon followed by a couple of shots taken of the opening from the roof of the VATT. Thanks to Ray, Aaron, Tim and Tom!