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A Room with a View on Cerro Pachón
Dan Phillips, NOAO/LSST Civil Engineer, stands in the doorway of the Pachón Summit Hut, with electricity provided by a 12 VDC solar power kit. Image credit: LSSTC/NOAO
As LSST moves closer to construction, the need for a shelter of some sort on Cerro Pachón has gained in importance. The “Summit Hut” was moved into position in March 2013, to serve as a meeting place to coordinate site activities as well as a safe cover for visitors. The hut is an 8’ by 20’ shipping container, modestly furnished and offering a 12 VDC electrical fixture thanks to a solar power kit. The Summit Hut will remain on the site throughout construction, to offer a warm welcome and, of course, spectacular views.
Looking out the front door, toward the future location of LSST (poster at center marks the spot). Image credit: LSSTC/NOAO
Bill Gressler, LSST Project Manager for Telescope & Site, makes good use of the Summit Hut with a recent group of visitors. Image credit: LSSTC/NOAO
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