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Gemini Telescope on Mauna Kea Named in Honor of Dr. Frederick C. Gillett

November 13, 2002 - Mauna Kea & Hilo, Hawai'i

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Gemini Director Dr. Matt Mountain

Gemini Director Dr. Matt Mountain places a pohaku (stone) into the ceremonial Hawaiian makana (gift) as part of the events during the naming ceremony on November 13th. In the background (left to right) are Dr. Bill Smith, Dr. Robert Joseph and Dr. Roger Davies.

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