This week, a team of skilled engineers and technicians embarked on a important mission to the Humain Radio-Astronomy Station. Their primary objective was to install the meticulously refurbished mount and parabola for the Open Access Radio-Telescope (OART).
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Equipped with their specialized knowledge and heavy-duty equipment, the engineers and technicians successfully executed the task of installing the mount on the pillar, creating a solid foundation for the subsequent installation of the parabolic reflector.
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Finally, the team inserted the nearly 1500 kg counterweights into the mount's arms, strategically distributing the weight to achieve optimal balance and stability for the structure.
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This important achievement represents a significant milestone in the overall completion of this project. It serves as a key step towards the realization of a remarkable goal: enabling students, amateurs, and the general public to engage in remote radio-astronomical observations.