• ConstipatedWatson@lemmy.world
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    21 days ago

    Aperture Spherical, we do what we must because we can…

    For the good of all of us, except for those who are Companion Cubes!

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    21 days ago

    What do they do if it rains? Is there a drain in the center?

    More than just the construction, I’m always fascinated by how they keep these things clean and working well.

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      21 days ago

      My understanding is that the dish isn’t actually solid but rather a metal mesh.

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        21 days ago

        Makes perfect sense:

        The reflector is made of perforated aluminium panels supported by a mesh of steel cables hanging from the rim.

        Thank you for mentioning that!