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Category: Postcard from the Summit

Photos from the top

Logic

Logic
74Cxx series logic populates a section of the AAA logic card in Keck 2, iPhone photo processed in Prisma
Author AndrewPosted on December 12, 2017August 29, 2017Categories Postcard from the SummitTags electronics, logic, PrismaLeave a comment on Logic

Behind the Mirror

The rear of the Keck 2 primary mirror, processed in Prisma
The rear of the Keck 2 primary mirror, processed in Prisma
Author AndrewPosted on November 20, 2017September 16, 2017Categories Postcard from the SummitTags Keck, primary. mirror, PrismaLeave a comment on Behind the Mirror

Terminal Block

Terminal Block
The output terminal block for the Keck 1 dome radio controller relay panel
Author AndrewPosted on November 6, 2017November 6, 2017Categories Postcard from the SummitTags electronic, Keck, Prisma, terminal, wiringLeave a comment on Terminal Block

Relay

Dome Control Relays
A bank of relays that relay commands from the dome radio controller
Author AndrewPosted on October 30, 2017October 30, 2017Categories Postcard from the SummitTags electronic, Prisma, relay, wiringLeave a comment on Relay

Mauna Loa Milky Way

Mauna Loa Milky Way
The Milky Way erupts from the summit of Mauna Loa
Author AndrewPosted on September 14, 2017August 12, 2017Categories Astrophotography, Postcard from the SummitTags Mauna Loa, MIlky Way, starscapeLeave a comment on Mauna Loa Milky Way

Keck 2

Keck 2
The Keck 2 telescope
Author AndrewPosted on September 13, 2017August 28, 2017Categories Postcard from the SummitTags Keck, Prisma, telescopeLeave a comment on Keck 2

IRTF Sky

IRTF Sky
M31 rises over the IRTF on Mauna Kea
Author AndrewPosted on August 25, 2017August 5, 2017Categories Postcard from the SummitTags galaxy, IRTF, Mauna Kea, nightscape, starscape, telescopeLeave a comment on IRTF Sky

Dark Night Laser

Keck at Night
The Keck telescopes open and working under the dark Mauna Kea skies
Author AndrewPosted on July 20, 2017July 18, 2017Categories Postcard from the SummitTags Keck, laser, starscapeLeave a comment on Dark Night Laser

Shutter Drives

The motor controllers for the Keck 2 top shutter
The motor controllers for the Keck 2 top shutter
Author AndrewPosted on July 18, 2017July 22, 2017Categories Postcard from the Summit, Working at KeckLeave a comment on Shutter Drives

Imminent Dawn

Imminent Dawn
Venus and the zodiacal light have crept over the horizon… Dawn is imminent! Soon I will have to put the telescope away.
Author AndrewPosted on July 2, 2017June 15, 2017Categories Observing, Postcard from the SummitTags dawn, Mauna Kea, observing, telescope, Venus, zodiacalLeave a comment on Imminent Dawn

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