Apparently we will be required to verify by test the minimum eigenfrequency of the fully assembled MAVIS instrument (https://mavis-ao.org). One of my colleagues posted this photo of a similar test being performed.

I have a feeling that by the time we have got that far through the assembly, integration and test phase of the project we might have too many volunteers who are eager to hit the instrument with a big hammer. We might need to institute a rule: no taking out your frustrations on MAVIS with the instrumented impact hammer.

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