May 17, 2006 - Space Telescope Leaves SLAC for Washington D.C. - PHOTOS

The 16 towers of the Large Area Telescope (LAT).
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The Large Area Telescope (LAT) in preparation for shipping.
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Final shipping container for the LAT.
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Loading the LAT onto transportation vehicle at SLAC.
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Ready to go.
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LAT arrives at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C.
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LAT enters the Naval Research Laboratory facility.
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LAT is transported to its testing facility.
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