2008.12.03 MRO Signs Telescope Encolusre Contract with EIE

MRO Interferometer sigs a contract with EIE of Italy for unit telescope enclosure design
2008.06.21-29 SPIE Conference, Marseille, France
Part 1
2008.06.19-21 – Visiting London and Cambridge, UK

Students Erica Block and Alisa Shtromberg visit London en route to Cambridge University

MRO Interferomter System Architect Dr. Chris Haniff gives a tour of COAST to students Alisa Shtromberg and Erica Block

COAST delay line

COAST at Cambridge
Part 2
2008.06.22-27 – SPIE Marseille, France

Student Erica Block discussing her work

Student Erica Block preparing for first day of the SPIE conference in Marseille, France

Dr. Chris Haniff has grown some bunny ears

Student Alisa Shtromberg presenting her work

Student Alisa Shtromberg presenting her work

Dr. John Young and Erica Bock exchanging words about their research

Student Erica Block presenting her research

Instrument Scientist Dr. Colby Jurgenson and student Alisa Shtromberg present their work

System Architects Dr. David Buscher and Dr. Chris Haniff conversing with another conference participant
2008.05.30 Senator Pete V. Domenici’s Visit & Dedication Ceremony



A view of the 2.4-meter Telescope and the MRO Interferometer Beam Combining Facility

A view of M Mountain

A view of the 2.4-meter Telescope

A view of the MRO Interferometer Beam Combining Facility from a helicopter


Dr. Van Romero making a speech at the NRAO dedication ceremony

A view of the 2.4-meter Telescope with the VLA in the background

Senator Pete Domenici making a speech at the NRAO dedication ceremony