Giant telescope mirror begins 2-day road trip

Author:

Haddigan, Michael

Title:

Giant telescope mirror begins 2-day road trip

Periodical:

Hawaii Tribune Herald

Year:

1994

Volume:

V7

Pages:

15a

Subject:

Subaru Telewcope Mirror transportation

Summary:

The 24-ton, 27-foot mirror, built by Corning Inc. in Canton, N.Y., was taken by barge down the St. Lawrence River, across Lake Ontario to Erie, Pa. where it will be trucked to Wampum, Pa. for grinding and polishing.

Date:

August 25, 1994

Collection:

Akiyama