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The Week That Was | 26 May - The Early Days of Vela

The Week That Was | 26 May - The Early Days of ...

This week’s update looks back at the origins of the Vela colour filter wheel, from Perspex prototypes and Arduino programming through to laser-cut designs, aluminium machining and the lessons learned...

The Week That Was | 26 May - The Early Days of ...

This week’s update looks back at the origins of the Vela colour filter wheel, from Perspex prototypes and Arduino programming through to laser-cut designs, aluminium machining and the lessons learned...

The Week That Was | 24 February - Tammin Session, RC Integration & US Restock

The Week That Was | 24 February - Tammin Sessio...

This week’s update covers a second new-moon session at Tammin, continued RC firmware and software integration, and final NEAF preparation. US warehouse restock has landed, with Australian and Canadian distribution...

The Week That Was | 24 February - Tammin Sessio...

This week’s update covers a second new-moon session at Tammin, continued RC firmware and software integration, and final NEAF preparation. US warehouse restock has landed, with Australian and Canadian distribution...

The Week That Was | 17 February - Japanese Astronomers, RC Firmware & NEAF Countdown

The Week That Was | 17 February - Japanese Astr...

This week’s update shifts focus from workshop builds to time under dark skies with visiting Japanese astronomers, alongside continued firmware development for the RC system and growing anticipation for NEAF.

The Week That Was | 17 February - Japanese Astr...

This week’s update shifts focus from workshop builds to time under dark skies with visiting Japanese astronomers, alongside continued firmware development for the RC system and growing anticipation for NEAF.

The Week That Was | 10 February - Hard Lessons, Dew Control Smarts & Back Under Dark Skies

The Week That Was | 10 February - Hard Lessons,...

This week’s update covers a hard lesson learned on the 12″ Newtonian, which has since been rebuilt and returned to service, alongside continued development of the RC control system. Brendan...

The Week That Was | 10 February - Hard Lessons,...

This week’s update covers a hard lesson learned on the 12″ Newtonian, which has since been rebuilt and returned to service, alongside continued development of the RC control system. Brendan...

The Week That Was | 2 February - F/4 First Light, SP3 Progress & RC Automation

The Week That Was | 2 February - F/4 First Ligh...

This week’s update covers first-light testing of the carbon fibre F/4 system, including final imaging train adjustments, SP3 tuning, and filter offset work. Brendan also reflects on the long development...

The Week That Was | 2 February - F/4 First Ligh...

This week’s update covers first-light testing of the carbon fibre F/4 system, including final imaging train adjustments, SP3 tuning, and filter offset work. Brendan also reflects on the long development...

The Week That Was | 26 January - Final Mile Shipping, F/4 Progress & RC Control Systems

The Week That Was | 26 January - Final Mile Shi...

This week’s update marks a major milestone, with Octans and Phoenix observatories entering final-mile shipping and heading to customers. Brendan also shares progress on the carbon fibre F/4 system, ongoing...

The Week That Was | 26 January - Final Mile Shi...

This week’s update marks a major milestone, with Octans and Phoenix observatories entering final-mile shipping and heading to customers. Brendan also shares progress on the carbon fibre F/4 system, ongoing...