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+UASAL has a broad portfolio of facilities and equipment to enable quick turn around studies of new approaches to astronomical space instrumentation. 
 
-A new interdisciplinary SmallSat initiative at the University of Arizona includes the construction of integration and test facilities as well as a CubeSat ground station. UA offers a world-class research environment in ground and space-based astrophysics with strong interdisciplinary programs across the Departments of Astronomy, Optical Sciences, Planetary Sciences, Physics, and the UA Data Science Institute. Steward Observatory provides direct access to various world-class facilities for ground-based radio and optical observing. Among these are the Large Binocular Telescope and 6.5m aperture telescopes located in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
+### ground based observatories
+UA offers a world-class research environment in ground and space-based astrophysics with strong interdisciplinary programs across the Departments of Astronomy, Optical Sciences, Planetary Sciences, Physics, and the UA Data Science Institute. 
+UASAL collaborates closely with UA fabrication facilities including the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab, the University of Arizona Nano Fabrication Center, and the Arizona Space Institute.  
 
 ### The Space Coronagraph Optical Bench (SCoOB)
 As part of efforts to advance exoplanet imaging technologies we operate a vacuum-compatible, high-contrast testbed. Our testbed is currently configured for visible wavelengths and featuring a 952 actuator deformable mirror.  
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 ### Optical Metrology and Testing
 
-Our lab's 4D PhaseCam 6000 interferometer allows vibration insensitive metrology of optical systems such as space telescope assemblies as well as testing of individual optical components on nanometer scales.
+Our lab's metrology equipment includes: 
+- 4D PhaseCam 6000 interferometer
+- 4D PhaseCam 6100 interferometer
+- Faro Quantum S 7-axis 2.0m  arm PCMM (portable coordinate measuring machine)
+- Optical Perspectives Group Point Source Microscope (PSM)
 
 ### Thermal Vacuum Testing
 Our lab facilities at Steward Observatory include a vibration isolated Thermal Vacuum Test chamber (manufactured by Rydberg Vacuum Sciences) for testing sensitive payloads within a high/ultrahigh vacuum.
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 - The vacuum's capability is as low as 1e-8 via turbomolecular pump (1e-8 Torr with LN2 cold plate).
 - The design temperature range spans from -150 C to 150 C Maximum with the temp ramp rate: +/- 2 C/min. 
 - LN2: Chamber cooling is provided via LN2.
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+- Minus-K 100CT-2CV Passive Vibration isolation stage
 
 ![Exterior of thermal vacuum chamber](/assets/IMG_1365.JPG)
 
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 ### Prototyping and 3D printing
 
-UA students should feel free to contact us if they have space or astronomy related components they would like to prototype. Available equipment includes: a Dremel LC40 laser cutter and 3D printers, a Dremel 3D40, and a Markforged Onyx Pro printer that allow rapid prototyping.
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-### Ground-based Astronomical Observatories
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-Steward Observatory is a partner and home to a wide range of world-class observatories, for details see our [observatories page](observatories.md).
+UA students should feel free to contact us if they have space or astronomy related components they would like to prototype. UASAL equipment includes: a Dremel LC40 laser cutter and 3D printers, a Dremel 3D40, and a Markforged Onyx Pro printer that allow rapid prototyping. A far
 
 ### Custom Microfabricated Optics
 
-UA is home to multiple micro and nanofabrication facilities used by our lab. We have developed processes for fabricating optics in silicon nitride membranes on silicon wafer substrates, such as precision pinholes and combination reflective Lyot stops/self coherent camera masks. Benefits include rapid prototyping, reduced cost, and high precision.
+UA is home to multiple micro and nanofabrication facilities used by our lab, including [https://mfc.arizona.edu/](https://mfc.arizona.edu/) and the [SC Micro/Nano Fabrication Cleanroom](SC Micro/Nano Fabrication Cleanroom). We have developed processes for fabricating optics in silicon nitride membranes on silicon wafer substrates, such as precision micro-scale pinholes [Jenkins et al 2023, figure below](https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.04604) and combination reflective Lyot stops/self coherent camera masks. 
 
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+  <img src="/assets/P8.png" alt="Scanning Electron Microscope View of Pinhole from Jenkins et al 2023" width="350"/>
+  <img src="/assets/diagram.png" alt="Cross-section of Microfabricated Pinhole from Jenkins et al 2023" width="600"/>
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+### Ground-based Astronomical Observatories
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+Steward Observatory is a partner and home to a wide range of world-class observatories, among these are the Large Binocular Telescope and 6.5m aperture telescopes located in both the northern and southern hemispheres.  For details see our [observatories page](observatories.md).
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