The WIYN primary meets its motivation

[WIYN primary] The WIYN primary meets its motivation

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The WIYN 3.5-meter primary mirror is seen suspended over the grinding table, which is supporting parts of the large number of different (color coded) actuators that would eventually be installed to the back of the mirror. Left to right: Glynn Pickens, Bob Harris, John Richardson.

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