Coronavirus COVID-19 Measures at NOIRLab
- After an internal Operations Restart Readiness Review, Gemini-North in Hawai‘i has been given the green light to restart night-time observations on the night of 19 May.
- Proposals for Director’s Discretionary Time are now accepted, but only on Gemini North.
- Fast Turnaround proposals open for Gemini North only. The call remains canceled for Gemini South until further notice.
Exploring the Universe, Sharing its Wonders
The Gemini Observatory consists of twin 8.1-meter diameter optical/infrared telescopes located on two of the best observing sites on the planet. From their locations on mountains in Hawai'i and Chile, Gemini Observatory's telescopes can collectively access the entire sky.
The international Gemini Observatory is a Program of NSF's NOIRLab.
