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Press Release

Release No.: 2005-26For Release: Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Rain Extinguishes Arizona Fire
MMT Observatory
Helicopter crews flew many sorties to surround the MMT Observatory with a slurry of water and fire-retardant chemicals.
Credit: Jayson Coil
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Whipple Observatory
Air tankers also were employed to protect the Whipple Observatory telescopes with a ring of slurry.
Credit: Emilio Falco
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