Inauguration of the H.E.S.S. Experiment - the First Telescope

Goellschau, Sept. 3, 2002

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Arrival of guests
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Prof. H. Völk, Minister N. Angula
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R. Schmidt, H. Seelenbinder, Prof. H. Völk
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Embassador H. Nestroy, B. Faro, Minister N. Angula
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Prof. O. de Jager, Dr. E. Lorenz, H. Poller
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Prof. H. Blümer, Dr. R. Steenkamp, Prof. W. Hofmann
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Prof. G. Heinzelmann, D. von Staden
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Participants and guests
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Ceremony starts with the Namibian National Anthem
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Prof. P. Katjavivi, Prof. W. Hofmann
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Presentation of H.E.S.S. Project by Prof. W. Hofmann
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Message by Prof. P. Katjavivi
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Message by Prof. D. Vignaud
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Message by Dr. R. Adam
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Message by Prof. P. Gruss, read by Prof. H. Völk
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Message by B. Faro
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Message by Embassador H. Nestroy
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Keynote address by Minister N. Angula
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Minister N. Angula activates the first telescope
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Minister N. Angula, Embassador H. Nestroy
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Telescope moves up into operating position
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The first H.E.S.S. telescope is declared operational
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K.D. Düxmann concludes the ceremony
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Starting the tour of the H.E.S.S. site (Prof. W. Hofmann, Minister N. Angula, Dr. R. Adam)
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Prof. D. Vignaud, Dr. P. Fleury
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The first H.E.S.S. telescope
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Prof. W. Hofmann, explaining telescope technology to Minister N. Angula
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Dr. M. Punch and Minister N. Angula in the camera shelter
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The camera - lowered again into the shelter - attracts significant interest
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Prof. W. Hofmann, Dr. M. Punch, Minister N. Angula in front of the camera
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Prof. H. Völk, Minister N. Angula, Embassador H. Nestroy
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Prof. H. Völk, Prof. O. de Jager, Prof. P. Katajavivi, Prof. E. Taylor
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Minister N. Angula, Prof. W. Hofmann in front of the telescope
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Dr. P. Chadwick is interviewed
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Minister N. Angula in front of the second telescope
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Discussions
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Embassador Massimo Baistrochi, High Commissioner Alasdair MacDermott, Prof. Katchavivi
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S. Cranz, Minister N. Angula
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Minister N. Angula, Prof. G. Heinzelmann, R. Cornils, demonstrating the mirror alignment system
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Dr. M. Punch explaining camera electronics, C. Marmonier
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The event concludes with a reception at the residence building
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Prof. L. Drury, Prof. H. Völk, Dr. G. Fontaine
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Prof. T. Kifune, Dr. M. Punch
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In the foreground: Prof. H. Völk, Prof. T. Weekes
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Prof. P. Whitelock, Prof. T. Weekes, Prof. L. Drury, Dr. G. Fontaine, Dr. M. Punch, Prof. T. Kifune
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H.E.S.S. Open Workshop

Goethe Zentrum, Windhoek, Sept. 2, 2002

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Prof. T. Kifune, Dr. E. Lorenz, Prof. T. Weekes
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Prof. G. Heinzelmann, Prof. H. Blümer, Dr. Ch. Stegmann
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Prof. T. Weekes, Prof. O. de Jager
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Prof. T. Weekes, Prof. H. Völk
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Prof. L. Drury, Dr. R. Adam
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