Barrel-Shaped
Mirrors
One of the barrel-shaped mirrors is inspected at Optical Coating
Laboratories, Inc., where the mirrors were cleaned and coated. (photo: NASA)
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Largest of Chandra's Eight
Mirrors
The largest of eight mirrors for Chandra is shown at the Eastman-Kodak
laboratory, where the circular support structure was built. (photo: NASA)
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Aerial View Of X-Ray
Calibration Facility (XRCF) at MSFC
Vacuum tube carries X-rays from source in small building at upper left
to focus of mirror in large test facility (lower right) some 1700 ft.
away. Test simulates celestial point source. (photo: MSFC)
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