Telescope Assembling


[Azimuth bearings] The TNG was completely pre-assembled in the Ansaldo workshop in Milano. Here the hydrostatic azimuth bearing formed by 24 oil pads.
The azimuth box is positioned on top of the hydrostatic bearing. [Azimuth box]
[Fork] Mounting of the arms complete the fork structure. Declination motors are inserted in their housing, two for each arm.

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