Arrival of "submarine" DPS2-F

The landing of the "spaceship" (the main spectrometer used in the experiment that I am working on here in Germany) earned a spot in the BBC Offbeat Photos of the Year in 2006. Another significant component, one of the cryogenic systems "DPS2-F", arrived this morning. There was a small celebration (with offerings of pretzels and non-alcoholic drinks) in the experimental hall after the unloading.

The transport of this "submarine" did not take the most direct route from the manufacturer in Genoa in Italy. Instead of heading straight north from Italy, the truck went around Switzerland, through Austria, before entering Germany (a slight detour compared to the 8800-km transport of the spaceship).