To date, no off-zenith testing has been done but is still planned. The software continues to be developed. The hardpoints are installed with all anti-torsion devices in place. 4-micron input filter is being built. This will prevent particles being circulated in the mirror cell and polishing lab.
All parts are ready for installation.
Installation will not take place until the mirror is in the cell. The operational back covers are complete and ducts to transport air to the cell have arrived. These ducts will be used both for SOML testing and on the telescope. A small trefoil error and a turned down edge exist. Two weeks of polishing and the use of phase maps have started to improve the test plate.