Together with ESO, the W. M. Keck Observatory was involved in the development of the SodiumStar 20/2, providing additional specifications. Thus, in parallel to the deliveries to ESO, already in 2014 we also installed our first laser on the Big Island of Hawaii, where the Keck Observatory is one of many located on the 4200 m summit of Maunakea. Although the installation took place at Keck headquarters in Waimea and we paid the summit only a short visit, travelling to Hawaii and working with the great team at Keck was wonderful experience. Looking forward to more trips to come, as the Keck II laser is only the first of hopefully many SodiumStars on Maunakea.
SodiumStar for the Keck II Telescope
