Leslie Brown <lfbro@...> updated the photo album
Removal of the Optomechanics 20-inch RC reflector from the Conn Colege Olin Observatory - more images
: The removal of the primary and secondary mirrors by CC Astro/Physics faculty and TAAS members occurred on Feb. 10, 2025. The mirrors have been donated to TAAS and are being stored by TAAS member, Jay Drew.
The removal of the Optomechanics 20-inch RC OTA and mount was on March 12, 2025. The rigging company was Industrial Engineers, Inc,, the owner is Al Chabot. The 20-inch acquired by a grant made to L. F. Brown from the NSF-ILI program. The then new telescope was installed in the Olin Observatory in February 1996.
