Preparing for PRIMA first light

Installation of precision optics requires not only a steady hand but sometimes a measure of flexibility. Here University of Geneva graduate student Johannes Sahlmann adjusts the alignment of one of the Fringe Sensor Units, which is accessible only from above the PRIMA instrument.

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About the Image

Id:eso0829b
Type:Photographic
Release date:18 September 2008
Related releases:eso0829
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Name:PRIMA
Type:Unspecified : People : Scientist
Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Instrument
Category:People and Events

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