Subaru telescope out of service, repair work planned

Subaru telescope out of service, repair work planned

TOKYO, Japan - Technicians examine the underside of the 8.2 meter primary mirror of the Subaru telescope in Maunea Kea, Hawaii, in this photo dated November 1998. The telescope, the world's largest, has been out of service for the past two months due to problems with the mirror's supports. Extensive repair work is scheduled for later this year.

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