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Ferdinand Willeke pushes the button.
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Nostalgic applause for a great machine and its operators.
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Last toast to HERA.
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Even the ILC got a mention in the Greek-themed cabaret on stage in a huge tent.
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Collaborations gathered for farewell parties and group photos.
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Brain food: science talks highlighted HERA achievements.
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Real food: even the barbecue had a HERA theme.
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The new HERA brochure is out! Download it here.
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After 15 years of colliding protons and electrons, DESY's largest accelerator HERA retired on Saturday 30 June (at 11:28 p.m.). Crowds in the control room and masses of HERA ALUMNI at colloquia and parties proved that it is and was a popular machine that will continue to keep people busy with data analysis for another ten years or so. Here are some impressions from the celebrations at DESY.
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