Rather than characterizing them and fixing them, we will switch to the new system by the end of this month. Telescope optics and pointing have been stable over the last two days. Tonight is set aside for engineering, including a new pointing model. A fixed-cost proposal, which is a good thing. Delivery by August '98.
Further negotiations are in progress.
Once the mirror support system is under control, the next major job is to work on the baffling for the telescope. This will be posted on a suitable web page. Jim Fowler is leaving at the end of May, to go to the Hobby-Eberly telescope. There will be a goodbye party for him and Charlie Hull, tentatively on May 17. Last meetings minutes approved.