Background

The slitmask alignment tool is used by instrument technicians during DEIMOS slitmask changes in order to prevent slitmasks from being cross-threaded during insertion. Please refer to the slitmask changeout procedure for details on its usage.

Images

Slitmask alignment tool

Slitmask alignment tool on table
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Slitmask alignment tool in use

Slitmask alignment tool in use
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