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Flattening the 300-foot’s Surface Panels

Flattening the 300-foot telescope's surface panels

In an attempt to restore the flatness of the 300-foot telescope’s aluminum surface panels, staff try to iron them using a steam roller.

Credit: NRAO/AUI/NSF

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