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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 Maunakea in Hawai‘i and Cerro Pachón in Chile, Gemini Observatory's telescopes can collectively access the entire sky.

The international Gemini Observatory is a Program of NSF's NOIRLab.

About Gemini

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April 25, 2022

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GNIRS to be Removed from the Telescope for the IFU Installation

April 22, 2022

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Gemini IRAF Patch for New Flamingos 2 Filters

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Semester Program: 2022B CfP Closed
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March 21, 2022 | Press Release

Strong-Arming a Galaxy

 
  • February 15, 2022

    Web Feature

    Journey Through the Universe 2022

  • January 20, 2022

    Press Release

    Sidewinding Young Stellar Jets Spied by Gemini South

  • January 5, 2022

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    Ruins of Ancient Star Cluster Found at Milky Way’s Edge

  • December 13, 2021

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    Precise Insights into the Supermassive Black Hole in the Milky Way’s Heart

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Gemini Observatory Participants

The Gemini Observatory provides the astronomical communities in six participant countries with state-of-the-art astronomical facilities that allocate observing time in proportion to each country's contribution. In addition to financial support, each country also contributes significant scientific and technical resources. The national research agencies that form the Gemini partnership include: the US National Science Foundation (NSF), the Canadian National Research Council (NRC), the Chilean Comisión Nacional de Investigación Cientifica y Tecnológica (ANID), the Brazilian Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação, the Argentinean Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación, and the Korea Astronomy and Space Institute (KASI). The observatory is managed by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA) under a cooperative agreement with the NSF. The NSF also serves as the executive agency for the international partnership.


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