WIYN Telescope Active Optics Technician at Work Print
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Framed Print of Technician with the WIYN telescopes active optics
WIYN telescope. Technician does maintenance on the active optics system of the WIYN (Wisconsin, Indiana, Yale, NOAO) telescope at the Kitt Peak observatory in Arizona, USA. The systems 66 actuators push or pull on the rear face of the WIYNs 3.5-metre flexible primary mirror to compensate for distortions. The mirror can slightly change shape if it is positioned at different angles or if there are any temperature differences. These distortions can affect the image quality obtainable. The WIYN was completed in 1973. Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © DAVID PARKER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 23.7cm (7.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
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