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Conclusions<br />

• LMT (32-m) is nearing completion of construction phase<br />

• mechanical & drive-control systems working<br />

• installation of M2 & M3 mirrors and M1 surface alignment<br />

required be<strong>for</strong>e scientific commissioning begins<br />

• first-light & commissioning instrumentation ready (optical<br />

camera, holography receiver, Rx-z & AzTEC)<br />

• first-light science in 32-m <strong>for</strong>mat expected in early 2010<br />

• funding being sought <strong>for</strong> completion of 50-m surface

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