The installation of the mirror cell into the building started at about 7:00 AM -- the early start was a hedge against afternoon thunderstorms. The day was clear, cool and beautiful with not a trace of wind, an important factor for the operators of the 175 ton crane. The day started with the inverse of Monday's operations: two lifts were required to tilt the cell back to zenith pointing prior to the final lift into the building. These were carried out by about 9:30 AM. The images here show the rest of the process.

Crane services were handled by Marco Crane and Rigging. Truck driving was by Sierrita Mining and Ranching. J.T. Williams coordinated an all-star crew in another seamless operation.

• The view from below. The cell is horizontal and resting on the transport trailer.
• Last minute checks are completed.
• Ready to lift.
• We have liftoff.
• The building is rotated and the cell is swung in. Note that there was not enough clearance to go in with the elevation axis parallel to the front wall of the building. The cell must be rotated 90 degrees after it is in the building.
• Moving into the building.
• A little further.
• The cell is lifted to clear the yoke.
• Dennis Smith prepares to help with the rotation of the cell.
• Dusty Clark mans the west arm.
• The cell is rotated.
• The view through the rigging.
• Gabe watches the alignment on the west yoke arm.
• Dennis checks clearance on the east yoke arm.
• J.T. directs the crane.
• Phill senses victory.
• All eyes are on J.T. as the cell descends the last few millimeters.
• A happy trio removes the rigging.
• The emotional strain was almost too much for some.
• The crane is stowed...
• ...as the crew assembles...
• ...and waves. Good job everybody!