The fiber optic connection
The Silica Networks existing fiber (yellow line) in the region of Mendoza - San Rafael - Santiago.
The Observatory will be connected by new fiber to the place called Válvula 9.
The path of new fiber between Válvula 9 (VB9) and Malargüe (red line), along the road 40.
The site of the Observatory is indicated by a black line
The optical fiber (about 200 km long) was ordered by Silica Networks
to the Chinese firm "Wuhan Fiberhome International Technologies Co. Ltd".
Delivery of the rolls of fiber in Buenos Aires in June 2009. Each roll is 4 km long.
The rolls of fibers in the storage place of Silica Networks in Buenos Aires.
The rolls of fibers in the storage place of Silica Networks in Buenos Aires.
Roberto Guillán, Giorgio Matthiae and Fernando Liello in the storage place of Silica Networks in Buenos Aires (November 2009).