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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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Gemini South Telescope resuming operations this week.

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Semester Program: 2022B CfP Closed
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August 18, 2022 | Press Release

Sharpest Image Ever of Universe’s Most Massive Known Star

 
  • August 8, 2022

    Web Feature

    Colliding Galaxies Dazzle in Gemini North Image

  • July 25, 2022

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    Gemini Telescopes Help Uncover Origins of Castaway Gamma-Ray Bursts

  • July 20, 2022

    Web Feature

    Gemini’s GHOST Captures Exquisite First Light Observations of a Bright, Chemically Rich Star

  • July 1, 2022

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    Gemini North Spies Ultra-Faint Fossil Galaxy Discovered on Outskirts of Andromeda

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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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