![](../images/photo_archives/2002/20020927/Camera_block_before_machining.jpg) |
Block
of solid aluminum that will become the camera block. Seen here at
the BU SIF after raw stock delivery, mounting holes bored and tapped,
and outer dimensions machined. |
![](../images/photo_archives/2002/20020927/Camera_block_before_machining_2.jpg) |
Top
oblique view of camera block. |
![](../images/photo_archives/2002/20020927/Camera_block_on_maching_showing_future_bore_holes_2.jpg) |
Camera
block mounted on Okuma milling center. Note bore holes labelled "B",
"H", "F", and "I". The lower row will
hold the lenses and mirrors making up the F/5, F/17, and Pupil Viewer
Cameras. The top bore hole is a pass hole that is part of the F/17
"dog-leg". |
![](../images/photo_archives/2002/20020927/Camera_block_on_maching_before_boring.jpg) |
End
view of camera block on Okuma milling center. The block is some 12
inches high, 6 inches deep, and 8 inches wide. |
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