ICRA
                   INSTITUTE FOR COMPUTER-ASSISTED RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY

RC800 telescope at the observatory throughout the years

Documenting the transit of Mercury in 1969 – the RC800 mirror telescope throughout the years – mirror on the polishing machine at Eugen Aeppli 1976 – transport of telescope and pedestal at Baumgartner’s in Dieterswil to Alterswil 1978

Prepare the 800 mm mirror for aluminizing is always a touchy affair – crane and cleaning.