Bemco, Day 2

Yesterday we finally got most things in the Bemco working. We tested the balance system for leaks (especially any from the previous day’s wrench exploits), but since we don’t have anti-freeze, the tanks are only tested in vacuum—no thermal testing.

Plus the cryostat and things showed up. Matt, Laura, and Elio showed up at exactly […]

Bemco Setup

I’m trying to get caught up on photos, so here’s a bunch from yesterday (this time posted the next morning, not way later!).

Much of the time was spent setting up all of the electronics that could be crammed into the Bemco chamber. Needless to say, not everything worked. There was also some fun with […]

Webcam and Whitenizing

We got the timelapse video webcam running yesterday (turns out it still had bugs). If I get around to it, I might make semi-recent views from the webcam available on this site.

There was a bit more unpacking to do, but we pretty much got to real work: cable making, box fixing, and painting things […]

Arrival in Palestine!!

We are now in Palestine! (Or rather, myself, Natalie, Juan, Barth, and Dina arrived yesterday)

The customs folks at Pearson didn’t approve of the “intent” of Natalie or Dina, so didn’t let them through. I met them outside and waited with them. We were saved from confusion and almost missing the flight by Lori from […]