WIYN primary mirror

[WIYN] WIYN primary mirror

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During re-aluminizing of the primary mirror of the WIYN 3.5-meter telescope in July of 2002, the mirror is seen here being inspected in the basement of the Mayall 4-meter telescope building, where the aluminizing chamber, which can be seen in the background, is housed.

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