LSST Telescope structure

The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) is a reflecting telescope capable of carrying out an observation campaign by photographing the entire nocturnal celestial vault of the southern hemisphere visible from the north of Chile, providing detailed information of the night sky. With its 8.4mt main mirror it is one of the largest telescopes in the world.
Incide has provided a structural design service (development of the 3D model using the TEKLA Structures software) and development of workshop construction drawings, assembly and mounting of the Dome's metal structures, coordinated with all the planned mechanical and handling interfaces.
YEAR:
2017
OWNER:
National Science Foundation
CLIENT:
G.M.I. General Montaggi Industriali S.r.l.
ARCHITECT:
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LOCATION:
Coquimbo - Chile
MARKET:
Industrial complex - Infrastructure
SERVICES:
Structural engineering - Special structure