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Herschel spacecraft during distance measurements between the pri

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The Herschel telescope during the high-precision measurements of the distance between the primary and secondary mirrors (M1 and M2), with the spacecraft in horizontal position. The operator can be seen placing laser targets at the rear of the M2 (secondary mirror).

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Last update: 22 April 2010

Laboratories The corona test facility

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FAST20XX LAPCAT I LAPCAT II overview FLACON ATLLAS ATLLAS II

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