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Calypso Relocation

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Calypso is loaded onto a truck on Kitt Peak for transport to NOAO in Tucson.
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LSST / Bill Schoening
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The Calypso telescope was relocated from Kitt Peak to NOAO headquarters in Tucson, AZ, in May of 2014.
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LSST Project Office
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Calypso is bolted to the floor at NOAO in Tucson.
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LSST / Bill Schoening
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Calypso Relocation Video

The Calypso telescope was relocated from Kitt Peak to NOAO headquarters in Tucson, AZ, in May of 2014.
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Calypso is lifted from its platform by a crane onto a flatbed truck.
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LSST / Gary Poczulp
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The crane arrives at the Calypso site.
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LSST / Gary Poczulp
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The Calypso mount is lowered from its platform onto flatbed truck.
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A view of the horizon is seen from Calypso's observing platform.
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LSST / Gary Poczulp
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A 5-axle crane is backed down narrow road to the Calypso site.
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LSST / Bill Schoening
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Calypso is removed from its mount in preparation for transport to NOAO in Tucson.
Credit: 
LSST / Gary Poczulp
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Calypso being loaded onto truck for transport
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LSST / Bill Schoening
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Calypso leaving Kitt Peak on a truck on its way to NOAO in Tucson.
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LSST / Gary Poczulp
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Calypso in the high bay at NOAO
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LSST / Bill Schoening
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Trucks and a crane prepare to ascend Kitt Peak to pack up Calypso.
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LSST / Bill Schoening
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The crane lowers Calypso onto a flatbed truck.
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LSST / Gary Poczulp
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