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					Originally Posted by  Les Fisher
					 
				 
				A couple of years ago I was at Arecibo Puerto Rico where the large radio telescope is. I just sent you a picture of the similar shoes they wear to walk on the receiver . 
			
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http://www.simply-puerto-rico-vacati...servatory.html
"...... The actual dish is covered in 38,778 perforated aluminum panels and anyone walking on it – presumably for maintenance – must wear special shoes to avoid damage ..."