Scrub a dub 🫧 ...except no scrubbing the delicate observatory optics!
We don't use lens cleaner to clean the giant camera lenses. Instead, summit staff use a high-speed stream of carbon dioxide "snow" to push debris off the glass surface.
You might recognize this as the same process our team uses to clean the telescope's mirrors as well! This method effectively removes debris without leaving residue or water marks.
Stay tuned for the installation of the largest digital camera ever built!👀📷
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