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Table 3
Mass estimates for various telescope components and equipment.
| Structure or Component | Mass (tons) |
|---|---|
| Telescope structure total | 4400 |
| Azimuthal structure (w/o instr.) | 1390 |
| Elevation rotating structure (incl. ballast) | 3000 |
| Main reflector, backup structure, subreflector | 1080 |
| AZ Wheel load | ≤200 |
| Nasmyth-mounted instruments | 2 × 30 |
| Cassegrain-mounted instruments | 4 × 10 |
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