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Figure 3: Vent dimensions in inches. The “spring line” refers to <strong>the</strong><br />

equatorial plane normal to <strong>the</strong> zentih described inFigure 1.<br />

Figure 4: Actual CFHT dome dimensions<br />

for reference.<br />

The 3D printed components were cemented to <strong>the</strong> dome using two-part epoxy and cyanoacrylate<br />

adhesive. Gores made <strong>of</strong> 100 μm mono-filament sewing thread were attached to <strong>the</strong> dome at 7.5<br />

degree azimuth increments using cyanoacrylate. A simple in-house jig was used involving a rotational<br />

table and an arm to hold <strong>the</strong> taut fishing line at <strong>the</strong> correct height when applying <strong>the</strong> thread (on which

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