Figure 7.
The 8.1-meter Gemini
primary mirror being
washed (after stripping of
old coating) and prior to
receiving a new protected
silver coating.
Figure 8.
The Gemini primary
mirror during cleaning
and stripping procedures
prior to recoating.
Figure 9.
A rare sight showing
all of the Gemini North
instruments on the
observing floor while the
mirror is being recoated.
October2013
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