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Checking the mirror for Large Binocular Telescope
LBT mirror. Researcher Roger Angel with the mirror for the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT). This 8.4- metre telescope mirror is the largest ever cast. The mirrors borosilicate glass has a honeycomb design which makes it strong but light. It was cast by a process of melting, moulding & spinning in a rotating oven. The mirror is then finely polished. Two identical mirrors will be placed on a common mount in the LBT constructed on Mount Graham in Arizona, USA. Together they will have the light-collecting power and image sharpness of a much larger single mirror. Roger Angel is director of the University of Arizona Mirror Laboratory in Tucson, USA. Photographed in 1997
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FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.8cm (9.6" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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In this photo print, researcher Roger Angel can be seen carefully checking the mirror for the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT). This remarkable 8.4-meter telescope mirror holds the distinction of being the largest ever cast. Its borosilicate glass composition features a unique honeycomb design, rendering it both sturdy and lightweight. The manufacturing process involved melting, molding, and spinning in a rotating oven to achieve its flawless shape. Following casting, meticulous polishing was carried out to ensure optimal performance. The LBT will house two identical mirrors on a shared mount at its location on Mount Graham in Arizona, USA. By combining these two mirrors, they effectively mimic the light-collecting power and image sharpness of an even larger single mirror. Spearheading this groundbreaking project is Roger Angel himself, who serves as director of the University of Arizona Mirror Laboratory in Tucson. This awe-inspiring photograph was taken back in 1997 by Science Photo Library and showcases not only the immense scale of this technological marvel but also highlights humanity's relentless pursuit of unraveling celestial mysteries through astrophysics and astronomy.
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