Michael A. Stecker
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Gemini Telescopes
The Gemini project (http://www.gemini.edu/) is a multi-national effort to build twin 8.1 meter astronomical telescopes utilizing new technology to produce some of the sharpest views of the universe ever. One telescope will be located atop Hawaii's Mauna Kea and the other atop Chile's Cerro Pachón (http://www.gemini.edu/gallery/enclosure/pachon/cp_construction.html). Together they will provide complete unobstructed coverage of both the Northern and Southern skies. Gemini Northern 8-meter Telescope Location: Mauna Kea, Hawaii Aperture: 8.1 meters (319 in) Operational: 1999 Primary use: Optical/Infrared Sponsors: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Argentina, Australia, Brazil and Chile x |
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Gemini Southern 8-meter
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