Primary Mirror Handling Procedure

Process [Equipment]

Remove primary mirror M1 from telescope [Mirror Trolley]

M1 in cell descent to basement [80 ton ceiling crane]

Remove M1 from cell [Mirror Cell Trolley, Mirror Lifter]

Washing (strip old coating) [PMWF, Lower chamber]

Coating [Vacuum Evaporation Coating Chamber]

Reinstall M1 into cell [Mirror Lifter, Mirror Cell Trolley]

M1 in cell ascent to telescope floor [80 ton ceiling crane]

Reinstall M1 to telescope [Mirror Trolley]