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TEXES Observing Run at McDonald Observatory
 February 2000

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I'm glad we're not
any taller

John comparing notes

Matt working really hard


Matt still working

Tommy adjusting the
electronics

Tommy checking the
dewar


Working together

A different angle

Dome at sunrise


Control panel

Mentor and student

Must be interesting


Who's in charge

Tommy raising the
dome floor

Don't drop that screw


Clearing the Cass
port

Lots of help

Hey, this really does fit


Inside the dome

Time to move the
big one

The almighty duct tape


Attaching the electronics
 		   
 





9 April 2003
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