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One of LIGO's test masses

The photo shows an input test mass (ITM) beam splitter chamber (BSC) initial alignment system (IAS).

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About the Image
Date
September 5, 2013
Location
LIGO Lab
ID
ligo20150731l
Type
Photograph
Credit
Caltech/MIT/LIGO Lab
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