Struve Telescope Mirror, about 1935

the 82-inch telescope's primary mirror

J.S. Plaskett, C.A.R. Lundin, and George A. Decker view the 82-inch telescope's primary mirror at Warner & Swasey Company in Cleveland prior to shipment to Texas. The telescope was later re-named the Otto Struve Telescope. This photo was likely taken in 1935. Photo courtesy Warner & Swasey Company.