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Gemini photo by Kirk Pu‘uohau Pummill Shortly after exiting the Gemini South coating chamber, Gemini lead optical engineer, Maxime Boccas tests the infrared reflectivity. At mid-infrared wavelengths the reflectivity averaged 98.75%. |
Gemini South is First 8-10 Meter Class Telescope With Protected Silver CoatingsOn May 31st, the Gemini South primary mirror was successfully coated with a 4-layer protected silver surface. This is the first time a protected silver coating has been applied to a large primary telescope mirror and will allow Gemini to excel at mid-infrared wavelengths. |
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Future Science at Gemini Learn more about Gemini's plans Procurement of a 10-20W class sodium laser for the Keck I telescope adaptive optics
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Gemini Science Conference 2004 Cosmic Powerhouses Dwell in Humble Homes Gemini opens a new window into the era of galaxy assembly Gemini Provides New Insights on the Origins of Jupiter and Saturn's "Irregular" Satellites Orphan HII Regions Near Stephan's Quintet A Star Is Born: Celestial Beacon Sheds New Light on Stellar Nursery |
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