H.E.S.S. Timeline Chronology History

H.E.S.S. Beginning

1994/95

ESO/MPI-A survey of Gamsberg site in Namibia

1996

Feb. 96

First design concepts for a new telescope system

Oct. 96

Vertex design study for mount and dish initiated

Coast Steel design study initiated

Dec. 96

Vertex design study delivered

1997

Jan. 97

SBP design study initiated

Feb. 97

Visit to, and evaluation of Calar Alto site, Spain

Mar. 97

H.E.S.S. Letter of Intent

July 97

SBP design study delivered

Aug. 97

Coast Steel design study delivered

Sept. 97

Decision for SBP design of mount and dish

Ringberg Workshop

Dec. 97

First visit to Namibia and South Africa to evaluate potential sites