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Gemini Observatory

Gemini Observatory. Twin 8-meter telescopes. Optimized for infrared astronomy. An international partnership. A new direction in ground-based astronomy. Gemini North. Gemini South. Seeing the sky from pole to pole. Gemini North Mauna Kea, Hawai’i.

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Gemini Observatory

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  1. Gemini Observatory • Twin 8-meter telescopes • Optimized for • infrared astronomy • An international • partnership • A new direction • in ground-based • astronomy

  2. Gemini North Gemini South Seeing the sky from pole to pole

  3. Gemini NorthMauna Kea, Hawai’i • Exploits superb infrared conditions • Well established astronomical community • Scientific operations begin July 2000 • Provides experience for Gemini South

  4. Gemini SouthCerro Pachón, Chile Scientific operations scheduled to begin January 2001 Among the best Southern Hemisphere sites Extensive local astronomical community

  5. Twin 8.1-meter Mirrors24 tons of precision glass

  6. Starlight Through Gemini

  7. Putting It All Together

  8. Controlling The Thermal Environment

  9. Adaptive OpticsStraightening out bent starlight • Gemini’s first Adaptive Optics system is called Hokupa’a built by the University of Hawai’i • By 2001, Gemini’s own Adaptive Optics System Altair will be installed • By 2003 Gemini will install laser guide star system in Altair

  10. Atmospheric Distortion

  11. Adaptive OpticsHow It Works...

  12. The Universe Is Getting Clearer

  13. Active OpticsMaking Telescopes Like Gemini Possible

  14. Infrared OptimizationA cool view of a warm universe

  15. The Gemini Observatory • Remote operations • Queue scheduling • Matching conditions with observations and instruments • Internet communications • Integrated approach to: • Image quality • Science archive • Overall operations • Aggressive instrument development program • Strength of international partnership A New Generation of Astronomical Observatory

  16. Gemini’s Scientific Objectives • The formation of star and planetary systems • The internal structure of stars • The lives of galaxies and the origin of the chemical elements • The age, evolution and structure of our universe

  17. Continuing the Tradition

  18. Photo Courtesy of Dr.Richard Wainscoat Ready to Explore the Universe!

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