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From: envbvs@epb2.lbl.gov (Brian V. Smith)
Newsgroups: sci.space.shuttle
Subject: Re: Hubble Space Telescope
Keywords: HST
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Date: 13 Jul 89 05:06:27 GMT
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In article <355@aeras.UUCP> tneale@aeras.UUCP (Tom Neale) writes:

< I'm not sure but I think that the mirror in the HST is actually the
< backup mirror.  I believe that the first one was destroyed during the 
< polishing operation when the diamond polishing tool broke and the 
< automatic machine kept lowering the supporting arm until it gouged the
< surface of the mirror.
< 
< Now, this could be one of those myths that gets propagated by word
< of mouth despite its lack of factual basis.  Anyone know for sure?

This isn't mentioned in the article in Discover magazine... but, of course
that doesn't mean it isn't true.
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Brian V. Smith    (bvsmith@lbl.gov)
Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
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