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<p>We note that while the elevation limits range from 5 to 90 degrees, observations should be planned for an elevation between 6 and 82 degrees. Only in
exceptional cases should the observations go below 6 degrees or above 82 degrees.</p>
<p>Active surface</p>
<p>The primary reflector, which is 64 m across, is made of 1008 aluminium panels (with an RMS ≤ 65 μm each) driven by 1116 electromechanical actuators. This <em>active surface</em>
is designed to compensate for the gravitational deformations of the whole surface at different elevations.</p>
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   * - Pointing accuracy (rms)
     - 2 -- 5"

We note that while the elevation limits range from 5 to 90 degrees, observations should be planned for an elevation between 6 and 82 degrees. Only in
exceptional cases should the observations go below 6 degrees or above 82 degrees. 

Active surface

The primary reflector, which is 64 m across, is made of 1008 aluminium panels (with an RMS ≤ 65 μm each) driven by 1116 electromechanical actuators. This *active surface*