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This finely tuned optical instrument is aligned by twisting wires. Next time, add ballast and a cardboard sail to front for weight and wind ballast balance. Perhaps an old Tarheel yearbook from gracious host. |
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Eclipse2017
Idaho Falls
Dramatis Personae:
- Keith Lofstrom, MSEE UCB 1975, optical engineering team
- Dan Karlan, BSChmE MIT 1971, MSCS FDU 1973, construction engineering team
- Char Glenn, BSBio Duke 1970, MD OHSU 1995, principal photographer
- Steve Piet, PhDNuE UNC, gracious host
camera tripod, bedboard, cardboard box, InFocus projector lens, brand X macro lens, bailing wire, duct tape, chewing gum
- pencil shadow and X on box, for alignment
- and a supporting cast of dozens
This finely tuned optical instrument is aligned by twisting wires. Next time, add ballast and a cardboard sail to front for weight and wind ballast balance. Perhaps an old Tarheel yearbook from gracious host.
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